Igenicious Hlerema
Agriculture: Horticulture And Animal Husbandry
Eastlynne
Summary
The objective is to establish myself in a dynamic environment to utilize knowledge and experience in agriculture, in particular potato production, vegetable production like tomato, spinach, lettuce, cabbages, herbs under hydroponics in green houses and also production of mushrooms including fish farming and aquaponics. With more hands-on practical work on a farm setup, implementing deep knowledge in animal husbandry in particular poultry, cattle and sheep rearing with more than 15 years' experience through farm management in South Africa and Zimbabwe.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Expert
WIBC Farm
01.2023 - Current
- Managed poultry farm with over 4500 broiler chickens
- Developed and implemented preventive maintenance procedures.
- Generated reports to track performance and analyze trends.
- Grow tomatoes, spinach, lettuce and herbs under hydroponics in green houses on roof tops.
- Managing mushroom grow rooms.
Farm Manager
ARC Roodeplaat Farm
03.2014 - 12.2022
- Planned schedule for crop rotation, plantings, and harvest.
- Maximized operational profits by closely inspecting crops, assessing quality, and identifying problems such as disease or insects.
- Developed advanced understanding of farm operations, purchasing needs, and labor requirements.
- Enforced strong safety and environmental protections to support habitats while preventing harm to employees or consumers.
- involved in fish farming and cattle and sheep rearing
Farm Manager
Senali Farm
01.2008 - 02.2014
- Managed large farm with over 500 beef cattle, 300 dairy cattle, 1000 goats and 1000 sheep.
- Planting Irish potato
Education
Ph.D. - Horticultural Science
University of Fort Hare
Alice South Africa 04.2001 -
Master of Science - Horticultural Science
University of Fort Hare
Alice South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
Business Intelligence
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Technical Expert
WIBC Farm
01.2023 - Current
Farm Manager
ARC Roodeplaat Farm
03.2014 - 12.2022
Farm Manager
Senali Farm
01.2008 - 02.2014
Ph.D. - Horticultural Science
University of Fort Hare
04.2001 -
Master of Science - Horticultural Science
University of Fort Hare
04.2001 -
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