Folorunso Michael

Results-driven Agribusiness Professional with strong expertise in farm operations management, agribusiness finance, cassava value chain development, livestock production, and mechanized agricultural systems. Proven ability to coordinate large-scale farm activities, supervise multidisciplinary teams, improve productivity, and implement cost-efficient agricultural practices. Demonstrated success in increasing agribusiness loan portfolio performance by over 87% growth (₦16M to ₦30M) while maintaining strong farmer repayment compliance and delivering capacity-building programs.

Experienced across poultry, fisheries, rice milling, cassava processing, and nursery operations, with strong competence in operational planning, farm budgeting support, and post-harvest value addition. Adept at data-driven decision-making, stakeholder engagement, and rural agricultural development. Currently pursuing an M.Sc. in Agribusiness Management focused on cassava supply chain optimization.

Passionate about scaling mechanized agriculture, improving farm productivity, and driving sustainable agribusiness growth in Africa.

Assistant Farm Manager (Internship) - Aduro Farm - Ondo State

(2025-01 - 2026-03)

• Supported integrated farm operations across fisheries, poultry, cassava processing, and plant nursery systems.
• Coordinated production activities contributing to weekly output of approximately 80,000 fish fingerlings.
• Assisted poultry operations, improving egg production efficiency through feed optimization and monitoring systems.
• Supported cassava processing (pupuru production), enhancing product value addition and market readiness.

Relationship Manager (Agribusiness Portfolio) - LAPO Microfinance Bank

(2022-01 - 2024-12)

• Expanded agribusiness loan portfolio from ₦16 million to ₦30 million (87.5% growth) through effective client management and risk monitoring.
• Delivered agronomic advisory services improving farmer productivity and repayment performance.
• Trained over rural farming groups on credit utilization, farm budgeting, post-harvest handling, and profitability improvement.

Farm Operations Supervisor (Processing Unit) - Chitta Rice Mill Factory - Patigi, Kwara State

(2021-01 - 2021-12)

• Supported rice milling operations from raw material intake to final product packaging.
• Monitored production flow and reduced operational inefficiencies in processing stages.
• Assisted in pricing decisions based on production cost analysis and market trends.
• Coordinated workforce activities to ensure timely production output.

Agricultural Science Teacher (NYSC) - Yoshua College - Patigi, Kwara State

(2021-01 - 2021-12)

• Delivered Agricultural Science curriculum focusing on crop, livestock, and agribusiness principles.
• Conducted practical demonstrations in farm management and agricultural entrepreneurship.
• Mentored students in agricultural innovation and financial literacy.

Industrial Trainee Livestock Unit - Division of Agricultural College, ABU Zaria

(2019-01 - 2019-12)

• Assisted in livestock feeding, sanitation, and health monitoring systems.
• Participated in feed formulation and animal performance tracking.
• Maintained livestock production and health records.

Farm Attendant - Arewa Poultry Farm - Zaria

(2013-01 - 2013-12)

• Supported poultry operations including feeding, vaccination, and biosecurity practices.
• Assisted in Marek's disease vaccination of day-old chicks.
• Maintained sanitation and farm hygiene standards.

Presiding Officer (INEC Adhoc Staff) - INEC - Sabo Gari LGA, Kaduna State

(2014-01 - 2014-12)

• Managed polling unit operations and ensured compliance with electoral procedures.
• Coordinated election logistics and reporting processes.

M.Sc. - Agribusiness Management - Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (2026)

B.Agriculture - Agriculture - Ahmadu Bello University (2020)

National Diploma - Agricultural Technology - Division of Agricultural College, ABU Zaria (2014)