Vicent Vicent
Arusha,Tanzania
Summary
Results-driven agricultural consultant skilled in conducting training sessions and developing educational materials. Successfully improved farmer engagement and adoption of innovative practices, contributing to increased productivity and sustainable farming.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Agricultural Extension Officer
One Acre Fund
Njombe, Tanzania
11.2024 - Current
- Conducted training sessions for farmers on tree -crop intercroping,Maize, Sunflower and Beans improve seed variety adoption.
- Provide services on farm management, Agricultural consultancy, promoting sales for quality Agricultural input distributed by the company.
- Assisted in developing educational materials for farmer outreach programs.
- Provided support in data collection for agricultural research projects including Soil Organic research held by Monitoring and Evaluation Learning tearmMEL.
- Facilitated workshops to improve crop yield and soil management techniques in Mtwango Ward located Njombe region to 250 farmers located in three villages.
- Engaged with farmers to address concerns and provide tailored advice.
- Participated in campaigns highlighting successful stories from local farmers who have adopted innovative approaches into their operations such compaign was Green Academy Compaign conducted across secondary school aimed afforestation and reafforestation.
- Participated in workshops and seminars aimed at increasing knowledge of modern farming technologies like the program Climate smart Agriculture, Building resilience against climate change and Environment shock, Carbon Market.
- Promoted environmentally friendly farming practices among producers.
- Worked closely with other stakeholders involved in the agricultural sector like Bayer crop Science Tanzania,SeedCo ,Local Government Agricultural Officers,
- Provided training sessions for farm workers on safe work practices and proper handling of hazardous materials including Pesticide anda fertilizer handling.
- Assisted producers with financial planning and record keeping to maximize profits from their operations including Badget planning and time management during farming season.
- Provided technical advice and support to farmers in order to increase crop yields.
- Helped producers access company resources such as quality Agricultural inputs or technology.
- Assisted in the development of educational materials for farmers regarding best practices in agriculture in cooperate with extension team including Specialist and Agronomist lead.
- Helped farmers make informed decisions about what crops they should produce from market access informations.
- Organized field visits and demonstrations for farmers on the latest farming techniques.
- Collaborated with other extension officers to develop programs that provide assistance to small-scale farmers in rural areas.
- Researched potential markets for locally produced goods so that producers could sell their products more effectively.
- Advised farmers on how to improve their operations by implementing cost effective solutions based on their individual needs.
- Collaborated with producers to assess and prevent management and production problems.
- Determined resource allocations to respond to insect infestation, drought and fire.
- Demonstrated innovations in growing and harvesting practices and financial planning.
- Collected and analyzed data to determine community program needs.
- Conducted research on various agricultural topics, such as soil management, pest control, and water conservation.
- Developed strategies to promote better land use and reduce environmental impacts of farming activities.
- Delivered information on pest management and crop protection strategies.
- Conducted training sessions for farmers on sustainable agricultural practices.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Horticulture
Horticultural Research And Training Institute
Arusha , TanzaniaSkills
- Agricultural consultancy
- Farm management
- Data analysis
- Sustainable practices
Timeline
Agricultural Extension Officer
One Acre Fund
11.2024 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Horticulture
Horticultural Research And Training Institute