PHILSON NONYANA
CROP PRODUCTION-MENTOR
Casteel
Summary
With expertise in vegetable and citrus farming, I have hands-on experience in crop management and agribusiness operations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
30
30
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
Crop Production - Mentor
Bokamoso Farmers Academy
06.2023 - Current
- Adapted mentorship style based on individual mentee needs, enabling tailored interventions that drove better results than one-size-fits-all approaches.
- Trained farmers in crop-specific best practices, including soil preparation, irrigation optimization, pest/disease control, and post-harvest handling for vegetables, grains, and fruit.
- Developed tailored production plans covering soil testing, input calculations, planting schedules, and infrastructure upgrades to boost yield and market readiness.
- Guided business and financial management, assisting with business plans, funding access (grants/loans), financial tools, and market linkage strategies.
- Promoted diversification and sustainability through crop rotation, soil health initiatives (composting/mulching), and integrated livestock-crop systems.
- Resolved critical farm challenges, including pest/disease outbreaks, invasive species, regulatory compliance, and climate-resilient practices.
Intern - Agric Graduate
Department of Agriculture
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Vegetable Farm Internship: Gained hands-on experience in planting, cultivating, and harvesting various vegetable crops, including soil preparation, irrigation management, and pest control.
- Citrus Farm Internship: Assisted in the maintenance and care of citrus orchards, including pruning, fertilizing, and monitoring tree health for optimal fruit production.
- Field Operations: Conducted leaf and soil sampling to analyze nutrient levels and implemented corrective measures to improve crop yield and quality.
- Team Collaboration: Worked effectively as part of a team under challenging field conditions, ensuring timely completion of farm tasks and adherence to agricultural best practices.
In-Service Training
TSB Sugar Squamans
01.2013 - 12.2013
- Experience in all cultural practices that are involved with the production of sugarcane(soil preparation to harvesting) Learned to work with people of all ages
Education
Agribusiness Management Shortcourse
UNISA
Pretoria 04.2001 - 01.2014
Agriculture
Lowveld College of Agriculture
Mpumalanga 04.2001 - 01.2013
High School Diploma -
Ben Matloshe Secondary School
Mpumalanga 04.2001 - 01.2007
Skills
- Strong written communication
- Leadership
- Relationship building
- Progress monitoring
- Client scheduling
Interests
Reading
Travelling
South African politics
The economy
Personal Information
Driving License: Code 10
Timeline
Crop Production - Mentor
Bokamoso Farmers Academy
06.2023 - Current
Intern - Agric Graduate
Department of Agriculture
01.2018 - 01.2020
In-Service Training
TSB Sugar Squamans
01.2013 - 12.2013
Agribusiness Management Shortcourse
UNISA
04.2001 - 01.2014
Agriculture
Lowveld College of Agriculture
04.2001 - 01.2013
High School Diploma -
Ben Matloshe Secondary School
04.2001 - 01.2007
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