Thomas Michael Mbeyela

Principal Livestock Field Officer 1

Talent

P.O.Box 49, Usa River, TanzaniaMember since October 30, 2026

Farm ManagementStaff training and leadershipRecord KeepingDairyBeef cattleMeat and Dairy goatsMutton SheepPoultryDisease identification and treatmentvaccinationother prophylactic measuresBio-security managementPasture and Fodder Production Conservation and feedingArtificial InseminationHerd GeneticsGood working knowledge of Microsoft Office software.Human resourcesBudgeting and financial ManagementExcellency staff supervisionField Extension ServicesSympathetic attitudeGood listenerPresentable & articulateDetermined to make a difference between individuals & communities.Patient, approachable and non-judgmental.Having a mature and professional attitude towards working conditions.Experience of working with people from a variety of offending backgrounds.Confident, articulate and with excellent communication skills.

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About

A Tanzanian matured a mannered, articulate and conscientious person who can converse in a polite and courteous manner. Having a sympathetic attitude and able to always listen attentively. I can contribute extensively to teamwork and always displaying a willing and helpful manner. Possessing excellent interpersonal and communication skills and is approachable, cheerful and friendly. Fully aware of the needs of a contemporary and diverse / multicultural society.

Experience

Farm Manager - Lake Fresh Farms in Tanzania - Tanzania

(2017 - 2024)

Managed Farms with diverse crop production-maize, sorghum, paddy, banana plantains, cashew-nut, avocado and horticultural crops. Managed farm labor, farm budgeting, procurement and product sales.
Management of machinery and farm structures including water dams etc.
Staff and Labor management led a team of 20 people.

Visiting Agriculturalist - K-Ranch 34-Bijubwe - Uganda

(2016 - 2017)

Trained farm technical staff including farm managers-to optimize the farm for better output through incorporation the climate smart farming,
Developed innovative approaches and techniques to continually advance new and best practice Agriculture crops, agroforestry and livestock production these included cattle and goat animal health and disease control, artificial insemination, selection and culling for breeding, fattening and feedlot to the culled animals for market purpose.
Pasture Production included growing improved species-alfalfa, desmodium, siratro, rhodes, dolichos lablab, conservation of forage through hay and silage making, as well as standing hay.

Visiting Agronomist - Manda Wilderness Biodiversity Project - Mozambique

(2015 - 2016)

Planned and coordinated climate smart agriculture within the 16 villages along the shore of Lake Nyasa.
Developed the training and teaching manual for small holder horticultural farming.
Carried hand on horticultural farming through establishment of horticultural garden in particular to crops favorable to the area,
Conservation farming through appropriate land use, soil and water conservation.
Bio-fertilizers technology ,Agro-forestry and sustainable use of Natural resource,
Sustainable fish farming through using appropriate fishing tools.

Field Extension Officer - Land O’Lakes Inc. USDA - Tanzania

(2011 - 2014)

Trained farms –Pastoralist and Agro-pastoralist Communities –Mara Region
Coordination of Work Plan, field activities, budget, supported monitoring and evaluation tasks.
Prepared teaching materials, posters, brochures and flip charts,
Conducted training on Animal Husbandry, Health, Nutrition, Feeding ,Safe milking and safe handling, Calf rearing, Animal Breeding, Artificial Insemination, Pasture production and conservation,
Business management and market linkages, Created marketing and financial management to milk producer groups and milk processors.
Established Farmers field schools both livestock and Agriculture.
Conflict handling and resolution, Gender and Gender mainstreaming.

Assistant Farm Manager - (NAICC)enter - Tanzania

(1999 - 2012)

Supported the Farm Manager on daily routine activities these included.
Responsible for pasture production and feeding management to the bulls kept at the center for semen production for Artificial Insemination upcountry.
Management of water catchments and its forest,
Trained Artificial Insemination Technicians,
Branch Chairman-Researchers and Academicians Allied Workers.
Acted Institution Director (NAIC) at various periods of times.

Senior Farm Manager - Livestock Research Farm - Tanzania

(1983 - 1998)

Direct and overseer daily operations for a diversified commercial farm managing cattle (6000) Sheep and goats (1400). Hands of Farm Manager-managed livestock and crop production for research and production oriented. Livestock Population- 6000 cattle, 700 ranch goats, 250 dairy goats and 600 mutton sheep.
Formulate and implement customized feeding and nutritional plans, successful increasing milk yield and beef production.
Diagnose animal illness administer medications and manage strict –vaccination and biosecurity protocols across all animal sectors.
Supervise train and mentor a team of 15 farm staff, direct under the livestock production department to ensuring compliance with strict safety and animal welfare standards.
Supervise Agriculture and Farm Machinery team. Daily follow up and supervision on Agriculture Production including crops, silage and hay making, water reticulation and irrigation, farm structures, workshop and farm machinery.
Others included working with Department of Human Resources and finance to make a smooth running of the farm,
Managed 130 skilled staff.
Acted Institutional Director at Various periods of times.