Bakare Idris

Agronomist and Farm Manager with over a decade of progressive experience in greenhouse vegetable production, irrigation systems, and open-field crop management across Nigeria's commercial agriculture sector. Skilled in nursery management, integrated pest and disease control, yield and quality control, and farm team supervision, with a consistent record of maintaining productive client and vendor relationships. Holds a Bachelor of Technology (Honours) in Agricultural Sciences with a specialization in Agronomy.

Seeking to apply proven greenhouse and farm operations expertise within the Canadian agriculture industry.

Farm Manager & Greenhouse Agronomist at Colour Capital Farm (2020-01 – Present)

• Direct greenhouse and open-field vegetable production, overseeing planning, planting, and harvest cycles to meet quality and volume targets.
• Manage nursery operations from seed germination through transplanting, ensuring healthy seedling stock for greenhouse use and field production.
• Design and operate drip and gravity irrigation systems, developing irrigation schedules that balance crop water requirements with resource efficiency.
• Administer fertilizers, insecticides, and fungicides according to crop growth stage and pest pressure, supporting consistent yield and produce quality.
• Conduct pre-harvest yield and quality control monitoring to identify issues early and reduce post-harvest losses.
• Supervise farm staff across daily production activities, coordinating labour and resources to meet operational deadlines.
• Build and maintain relationships with customers and suppliers, coordinating delivery schedules and resolving quality or service concerns.

Greenhouse Agronomist & Farm Supervisor at Starcrest Integrated Farm, SCC (2018-01 – 2020-12)

• Supervised greenhouse vegetable production and open-field cultivation, applying agronomic best practices across multiple crop cycles.
• Installed and maintained drip gravity irrigation infrastructure for both greenhouse and open-field operations.
• Oversaw nursery management and administration of crop inputs, including fertilizers, insecticides, and fungicides.
• Monitored crop development and quality throughout the growing cycle, reporting findings to farm ownership.

Greenhouse Agronomist & Farm Supervisor at Green Fairy Grange Farm (2017-01 – 2017-12)

• Managed greenhouse vegetable production and irrigation scheduling to support consistent crop output.
• Coordinated farm activities and supervised production staff to maintain operational and quality standards.
• Maintained customer relationships and coordinated communication between the farm and its clients.

Greenhouse Agronomist at Saro Agrosciences Limited (2016-01 – 2016-12)

• Supported greenhouse vegetable production, applying agronomic techniques for nursery management and crop input administration.
• Participated in irrigation scheduling and open-field cultivation activities across production sites.

Agricultural Science Teacher at National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) (2014-01 – 2015-12)

• Delivered agricultural science instruction as part of Nigeria's mandatory National Youth Service Corps program.

Analyst, Industrial Training at Environmental Laboratory Limited (2011-01 – 2011-12)

• Completed industrial training placement supporting laboratory analysis functions.

Bachelor of Technology (Honours) in Agricultural Sciences – Agronomy – Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (2007-01 – 2014-12)