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RAMADHAN JUMA KIMBO

ARUSHA

Summary

As a dedicated and highly experienced agronomist with hands-on experience at Best Agricultural Practices and GAPs, excelling in agronomic research and data analysis. Proven leadership and teamwork skills enhanced pest management and crop production efficiency. Adapt at utilizing modern techniques for sustainable farming, ensuring high-quality outputs while fostering strong relationships with stakeholders through innovative growing practices, consistently achieving exceptional results.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Technical Agronomist (Internship)

Best Agricultural Practices (BAP)T
ARUSHA
04.2024 - Current
  • Application of agronomic principles on GAPs and managing crops according to breeders' instructions.
  • Conducted extensive research on collecting data, monitoring research and development trials, pollination, and seed production development management.
  • Conducting direct production field supervision (both indoors and outdoors).
  • Conducting proper application of pesticide chemicals, storage of seeds, and fertilizers, considering PPE, soils, environment, and proper disposal.
  • Conducting nursery operations from sowing, germination, to transplanting.
  • Timely management and accurate recording of germination records for every recommended crop in the planting schedule.
  • Daily overseeing and management of irrigation systems.

Agricultural Internship Program (Internship)

AGROSTUDIES
09.2023 - 04.2024
  • Conducted high-standard vegetable seedling production using modern techniques for germination, transplanting, and hardening.
  • Greenhouse and nursery operations through shade net houses, irrigation systems, and fertigation.
  • Conducted pest and disease management through different IPM techniques.
  • Trials and demonstrations are practical under field conditions.

Junior Agronomist

Sokoine University of Agriculture
MOROGORO
10.2020 - 07.2023
  • Conducted research on agricultural practices and sustainable farming techniques.
  • Participated in field studies to gather data on crop performance and soil health.
  • Gained hands-on experience in greenhouse management, including seedling propagation and environmental control.
  • Participated in seed banking initiatives, collecting and preserving seeds.

Assistant Agronomist (Internship)

Tanzania Horticultural Association
MKURANGA
01.2023 - 03.2023
  • I gained knowledge and skills on GAPs in vegetable production, such as field design layout, nursery establishment, management and transplanting, drip system design, production budgets and analysis, pest and disease identification, quality assurance, and post-harvest handling.
  • Maintained records of fertilizer applications, crop rotations and harvest data.
  • Inspected nursery fields (indoors and outdoors) for signs of weeds, insects, or disease outbreaks.
  • Provided technical assistance when troubleshooting problems related to farms from registered farmers.
  • Conducted soil tests to determine nutrient levels and recommend amendments.
  • Field installation of irrigation systems with proper utilization of resources for efficient crop growth and development.

Education

BSC.HORTICULTURE - AGRICULTURE

Sokoine University of Agriculture(SUA)
MOROGORO,TANZANIA
10-2023

Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (ACSEE) -

Sanya Juu Secondary School
Kilimanjaro
10-2020

Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) -

Nyabulogoya Secondary School
Mwanza
01.2017

Skills

  • Interpersonal and communication skills
  • Microsoft Office and Excel proficiency
  • Agronomic research and data collection
  • Leadership abilities
  • Team collaboration
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Negotiation expertise
  • Data analysis with Genstat, R, and Excel

References

  • Dr. Luseko Amos Chilagane, Senior Lecturer, PhD (SUA), Sokoine University of Agriculture, +255784970031, chilagane@sua.ac.tz
  • Lilian Fanuel Shechambo, Lecturer, PhD (SUA), Sokoine University of Agriculture, +255713429927, lilian.shechambo@sua.ac.tz
  • Mr. Geoffrey J. Poteza, Station Manager, Arusha, Best Agricultural Practices (T) Organization, 0719055214, geoffrey@bap-t.org

Timeline

Technical Agronomist (Internship)

Best Agricultural Practices (BAP)T
04.2024 - Current

Agricultural Internship Program (Internship)

AGROSTUDIES
09.2023 - 04.2024

Assistant Agronomist (Internship)

Tanzania Horticultural Association
01.2023 - 03.2023

Junior Agronomist

Sokoine University of Agriculture
10.2020 - 07.2023

BSC.HORTICULTURE - AGRICULTURE

Sokoine University of Agriculture(SUA)

Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (ACSEE) -

Sanya Juu Secondary School

Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) -

Nyabulogoya Secondary School

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