Pasture Agronomist at Selected Seeds (2024-03 – Present)
- Pasture seed selection and recommendation: Identifying suitable pasture species and varieties for different climates, soils, and livestock requirements around Zimbabwe.
- Pasture establishment and management: Providing guidance on best practices for establishing and maintaining healthy pastures, including soil preparation, sowing, and fertilization.
- Soil analysis and interpretation: Analyzing soil test results to determine nutrient deficiencies and recommending appropriate fertilizers and amendments.
- Livestock grazing management: Advising on optimal grazing strategies to ensure sustainable pasture utilization and minimize environmental impact.
- Product development and testing: Collaborating with the research team to develop and test new pasture seed products, including variety trials and seed production.
- Technical support and training: Providing technical assistance and training to customers, dealers, and internal staff on pasture management and Selected Seeds' products.
- Market development and research: Staying up-to-date with industry trends, researching new technologies, and identifying opportunities to expand Selected Seeds' market share.
Pasture and Livestock Development Specialist at Europe Africa Seed Initiative (EASI Seeds) (2021-08 – 2024-02)
- Coordinated with agropreneurs to identify communities requiring pasture and livestock interventions, enhancing production and sales.
- Assessed government and NGO agriculture extension services, identifying potential livestock and pasture projects for EASI Seeds.
- Identified and promoted suitable pasture crop varieties for different agro-ecological zones in Zimbabwe.
- Provided training to agropreneurs on sustainable pasture and livestock production, offering technical assistance to communities.
- Managed and supervised Acturius Centre of Excellence breeding projects, promoting suitable livestock, poultry, and pasture species for various agro-ecological zones.
- Coordinated vaccination and treatment campaigns in communities through agropreneurs, boosting veterinary product sales.
- Identified potential business opportunities across livestock value chains, maintaining a positive image and visibility for EASI Seeds.
Agricultural Researcher at Grasslands Research Institute (2013-08 – 2021-08)
Planning, designing, directing and execution of pasture research for different production systems in small holder and large scale commercial farming.
- Production of literature of usable information generated through research for use by extension workers and farmers
- Capacitated farmers, extension workers and students around Zimbabwe through training workshops, field days and on farm/ on-station visits on various aspects of pasture production technologies and best farm practices
- Compilation of weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports
- Conducting annual planning meetings and preparing annual work plans for junior staff
- Supervising technical and support staff on a day to day basis
- Supervised university/college student research projects, providing guidance on experimental design and data analysis, which resulted in a 20% increase in publication rates in peer-reviewed journals.
- Conducted comprehensive field trials over a two-year period to evaluate crop resistance to pests, utilizing advanced statistical analysis software and resulting in a 15% increase in yield sustainability.
- Conducted extensive field trials over 3 growing seasons, for persistence, adaptability and resilience to Zimbabwe's agro ecological zones
- Conducted extensive field trials and data analysis on crop yield improvement, leading to a
Real Estate Appraiser at Entredev Real Estate (2010-08 – 2013-08)
- Collected and analysed farm sales data
- Prepaired valuation schedules for farms
- Conducted competitive market research and analyzed comparable sales, rents, amenities, locations etc.
- Performed field inspections to identify and record farm improvement characteristics, quality of construction to determine value and contribution to overall farm valuation
- Measured/calculated building size and also reviewed reports for office reviews or court appeals
