Manager Farm
Resume:
MOSES CHAKO
AGRICULTURAL ECONOMIST
FARM MANAGEMENT
Profile
An Agricultural economist who is involved in advising and analyzing the economic trends with respect to agriculture. The job also includes advising and training farmers on innovative ways of improving their business.
Collecting, processing and analysing food security data; planning, developing techniques and advising farmers on innovative methods of farming.
Individual possesses the skills and attributes to enhance any position. Hard working, conscientious, and flexible. Able to multitask in a high paced environment. Has a proven track record of exceeding expectations.
Knowledgeable Farm management with drive and experience helping to carry out day-to-day tasks and long-term projects on farms. Adopted in the use of farm equipment and machinery, and skilled in a variety of farming procedures. Skilled in soil preparation, irrigation processes, weeding, Harvesting, and pruning crops.
Contact
ADDRESS:
Unit 46L Limnos Village
Pretorius Street
Vorna Valley Midrand
South Africa
PHONE:
WEBSITE:
www.linkedin.com/in/moses123chako715b1776
EMAIL:
adh5w7@r.postjobfree.com
D.O.B: 05/12/91
Reference
Mr Masaiti
Manager
Grace Farm
Cell: +263*********
Grace Farm
Goromonzi Zimbabwe
Kedithabitha agriculture and Projects
Box 35 Hlalakwena
Lephalale Limpopo
South Africa
Manager: Miss Tsweleng
Call: +276********
Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Settlement
Zimbabwe
Mrs Pasipagodya
Programme Officer
EDUCATION
HWANGE HIGH SCHOOL
2008 To 2009
[Advanced Level: Accounting, Geography and Business Management]
MIDLANDS STATE UNIVERSITY
2012 - 2015
Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Agricultural Economics and Development
WORK EXPERIENCE
Chivhu Farm (Family Farm)
2014 - 2015
Managed to start with twenty-six head of cattle in 2013 to forty-six heads in 2015
Introduced paddocks to manage grazing areas.
Fed, administered medication, maintained facilities, monitored the herd for signs of illness, assisted with calving, performed artificial insemination, and managed waste.
Dipped the cattle at the farm avoiding public dipping, by so doing we reduced the spreading of diseases from other foreign animals.
Planted sugar beans and maize.
Introduced milling machines to produce stockfeed and mealie meal.
Practiced branding, ear tagging, artificial insemination and dehorning at the farm.
Purchased two Brahman bulls to maintain pure brahman breeds and to increase breeding thus enhancing calving performance per annual.
Poultry production (layers and broilers).
Vaccinated the birds against infectious diseases.
Ministry Agricultural and Rural Settlement [Field Officer]
05/01/1412/02/15
Collected Data and analyzed food security projects.
Conducted food security Emergency and Relief Programs with World Food Program NGOs.
Conducted community Development projects by implementing borehole drilling for gardens. Urban Food Security Assessment and Tools Development Workshops.
Identified Vulnerable Neighborhoods and implemented methods and ways to mitigate the problems faced by settlers.
Collected reports and documentations to support research analysis.
Analyzed links between environment and sustainability attributes of resources.
Assessed logistics of harvesting, handling, and transporting of crops.
Grace Farm [Assistant Manager]
20162018
Mixed farming production
Ensured that the farm owners used the most effective agricultural methods to enhance seasonal output and agricultural performance.
Ensured the welfare of Dairy and Beef livestock, feeding scheme management, ventilation management, vaccination and record keeping are updated.
Formulated agricultural budgets for all farm divisions
Operated and repaired farm equipment namely cultivators, irrigation, and tractors.
Worked with minimal supervision and carried out manual duties.
Supervised the planting and growth of various crops (potatoes, tomatoes, corn, and wheat)
Initiated agricultural sales and marketing strategies.
Monitored irrigation and farming security.
Inspected farm structures (buildings, fences, roads) and repaired farming equipment.
Kedithabitha Agriculture and Projects [Assistant Farm Manager]
2019 [To] 2020
Worked with the Farm Manager to ensure all aspects of running the farm are adhered to. Introduced quality and quantity control of all equipment and products leaving the farm
Maintained safe work ethics of all staff and contractors on site.
Assist in planning annual harvests and periodic farm events
Introduced Tunnels and greenhouse and variety crops to plant at the farm.
Spraying crops with herbicides to control pest and disease.
Introduced solar system to minimize cost, especially in irrigation.
Formulated agricultural budgets for all farm enterprises.
Operated, maintained farm equipment, and maintained facilities such as paddock fence and fireguards.
Inspected farm structures.
Organized and supervised drip irrigation system for cabbage, tomatoes, beetroot, onions, and Tunnel tomatoes.
Assigned duties, for instance, cultivation, irrigation, harvesting of crops, product packaging, grading, and equipment maintenance.
Reviewed employees' work to evaluate quality and quantity.
Analyzed soil to measure optimum fertilizer for maximum crop production.
SKILLS
Agricultural consultant
Project management skills
Service-focused
Strong PC computer skills (MS Office) required, MS Office Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Microsoft word and excel
Data entry and analysis
Horticulture production
Livestock production
Customer service skills
Time Management
LANGUAGES
English - Fluent
Ndebele - fluent
Zulu - fluent
Shona Fluent
Xhosa - Good
HOBBIES
Reading novels
Watching soccer
Playing snooker
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