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, TANZANIA08-2023
Diploma - General agriculture
Kaole Wazazi College of Agriculture
Pwani, TANZANIA07-2019
Certificate - General agriculture
Kaole Wazazi College of Agriculture
Pwani, TANZANIA07-2018
Certificate - Secondary education
Kishimba Secondary School
Shinyanga, TANZANIA10-2015
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