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AYUBU EDWARD

AYUBU EDWARD

ARUSHA

Summary

Horticulture professional with specialization in sustainable farming and plant breeding. Demonstrated success in improving crop yield and quality through advanced soil management techniques. Proficient in precision agriculture data analysis and development of agribusiness strategies that promote sustainable research and profitability.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

AGRONOMIST

Best agriculture practice (bap)
Arusha
09.2019 - Current
  • Conducted research to select high-performance seed varieties across 10 crops, improving outcomes for farmers.
  • Managed nursery and postharvest processes to ensure quality standards.
  • Supervised over 50 labor teams, organizing duty schedules, and managing leave effectively.
  • Led field trials to evaluate seed variety performance, recommending optimal options for varied environments.
  • Provided agronomic education to over 1,000 farmers, improving agricultural practices and productivity.
  • Facilitated import and export operations to support supply chain efficiency.
  • Supervised emasculation and pollination activities to enhance breeding success.

ASSISTANT RESEARCHER (BREEDING)

WORLD VEGETABLE CENTER (ESA)
Arusha, Tanzania
06.2024 - 07.2025
  • Conducted extensive research and data collection, contributing to my MSc thesis and multiple manuscripts.
  • Oversaw seed harvesting processes, including fruit extraction, drying, and storage.
  • Managed activities within the Gene Bank, focusing on seed testing, characterization, regeneration, conservation, and distribution.
  • Executed tissue culture procedures on Irish potato crops to improve yield potential.

ASSISTANT AGRONOMIST

Tanzania horticulture association (taha)
Arusha
01.2019 - 03.2019
  • Oversaw the production of horticulture seedlings to ensure high-quality output.
  • Managed horticulture crops, optimizing growth and yield through effective strategies.
  • Installed irrigation systems to enhance water efficiency and crop health.
  • Delivered agronomist education to farmers, improving agricultural practices.
  • Conducted research on seeds, agrochemicals, and fertilizers to inform best practices.

Education

Master of Science - Sustainable Agriculture InPlant Molecular Breeding

The Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science And Technology
Arusha, TANZANIA.
12-2025

Bachelor of Science - Horticulture

Sokoine University of Agriculture
Morogoro, TANZANIA
08-2023

Diploma - General agriculture

Kaole Wazazi College of Agriculture
Pwani, TANZANIA
07-2019

Certificate - General agriculture

Kaole Wazazi College of Agriculture
Pwani, TANZANIA
07-2018

Certificate - Secondary education

Kishimba Secondary School
Shinyanga, TANZANIA
10-2015

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

  • Data analysis and interpretation
  • Statistical software proficiency
  • Leadership and planning
  • Reliability and engagement
  • Plant breeding techniques
  • Tissue culture methods
  • Seed selection strategies
  • R programming expertise

Personal Information

Hobbies and Interests

  • Sports
  • Interest in learning new things
  • Singing
  • Listening to music

Languages

  • Swahili - native
  • English - very good

References

  • Dr. Pavithravani Venkataramana, School of Life Sciences and Bioengineering, the Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology, Arusha, Tanzania, 0787022297, pavithravani.venkataramana@nm-aist.ac.tz
  • Mr. Nicodemus Mabula, General Manager, Best Agricultural Practices (T) Organization, P.O. Box 30548, Arusha, Tanzania, 0754898178, nicodemus@bap-t.org
  • Mr. Gerrie Restima, Product Development Manager, Bakker Brothers, +27 (83) 626-6963, gerrie@bakkerbrothers.nl
  • Dr. Fekadu Fufa Dinssa, Scientist - Seed Systems and Scaling, World Vegetable Center, ESA, Arusha, Tanzania, T +255 27 2553093/2553102, E fekadu.dinssa@worldveg.org

Timeline

ASSISTANT RESEARCHER (BREEDING)

WORLD VEGETABLE CENTER (ESA)
06.2024 - 07.2025

AGRONOMIST

Best agriculture practice (bap)
09.2019 - Current

ASSISTANT AGRONOMIST

Tanzania horticulture association (taha)
01.2019 - 03.2019

Master of Science - Sustainable Agriculture InPlant Molecular Breeding

The Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science And Technology

Bachelor of Science - Horticulture

Sokoine University of Agriculture

Diploma - General agriculture

Kaole Wazazi College of Agriculture

Certificate - General agriculture

Kaole Wazazi College of Agriculture

Certificate - Secondary education

Kishimba Secondary School
AYUBU EDWARD