Hashimu Saidi

Performance-driven Farm Supervisor with over 7 years of experience specializing in export-grade crop production and soil health management. Proven track record in scaling avocado operations and optimizing yields through technical expertise in plant nutrition. Expert at leading large teams to meet rigorous international quality standards and high-volume export targets. Certified in professional driving and machinery operation through VETA.

Farm Supervisor - Tova Farms - Njombe, Tanzania

(2024-09 - 2026-02)

• Increased operational efficiency by streamlining field workflows, ensuring 100% of avocado harvests met international export grade specifications.
• Reduced crop loss by 15% through the implementation of a proactive pest monitoring system and a targeted plant nutrition program.
• Led a team of 20+ workers, achieving a zero-incident safety record while consistently hitting daily production and maintenance targets.
• Optimized harvest timelines, coordinating logistics to ensure produce was processed and ready for overseas shipping within 24 hours of picking.

Assistant Farm Supervisor - Tova Farms - Njombe, Tanzania

(2022-08 - 2024-06)

• Boosted fruit yield by applying advanced soil science techniques, resulting in a measurable improvement in avocado size and oil content.
• Supervised high-density orchard planting, ensuring a 98% sapling survival rate through meticulous irrigation and soil preparation.
• Managed resource allocation, reducing fertilizer waste by 10% through the introduction of precision application schedules.

General Farm Worker - Tanga Sisal Estates - Tanga, Tanzania

(2019-02 - 2022-06)

• Exceeded daily production quotas by an average of 12% through high-efficiency sisal fiber harvesting and processing.
• Maintained agricultural machinery and utilized professional driving skills to support large-scale field operations and transport.

Certificate - Agricultural Science (Soil Science & Plant Nutrition) - Alison Online School (2026-04)

Certificate - Driving - Vocational Education and Training Authority (VETA) (2016-11)