Jimoh Olobashola
Clementon,NJ
Summary
A seasoned Consultant Agronomist and Farm Manager with a proven track record at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, I am skilled in transforming agricultural practices and enhancing farm operations. My expertise includes problem-solving, team building. and leadership. which has led to significant operational improvements, including a 300-acre farm expansion at the University of Agriculture Teaching and Research Farm, and the development of 11,250 acres for maize cultivation, at the Guinness Company Farm, demonstrating meticulous attention to detail and a strong commitment to achieving and surpassing targets. My knowledge of Business Administration facilitates my Project Management and Budgeting Skills.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Consultant Agronomist/Farm Manager
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture
06.2022 - 05.2024
- Conducted reviews of Field Operations to ensure compliance with International best practices.
- Undertook Equipment audit for existing Machineries to confirm adequacy or identify additional requirement by types and numbers for set operational targets.
- Determined Land Capability for type of crop and and Management approach type required.
- Build technical Staff capacities to meet operational requirements Qualitatively and Quantitatively.
Director, Directorate of University Farms.
Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta.
08.2009 - 08.2021
- Developed Specific and Measurable Job Description for all Staff across every Designation and Complemented these with Written Key Performance Indicators for their respective Annual Staff Appraisal.
- Submitted proposal and obtained approval for the annual incremental expansion of the University Farm from 75 Acres to 300 acres within the first 4 years of my tenure.
- Facilitated the acquisition of modern Farm Machineries as Combined Harvesters, Specialized Crop Sprayers and the expansion of the fleet of Farm Tractors and Land Preparation Equipment to meet the demands of the Farm expansion and deepen Students' Training
Farm Manager
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture
01.1998 - 08.2009
- Management of the Headquarter Farm (875 Acres) and the offsite Farms, (cumulative 375 Acres) in locations across the Agroecological zones of Nigeria.
- Provided Cultivated Fields for the various Field Trials of over 66 Scientists from across the 7 continents.
- Ensured the full functionality of irrigation facilities for year round overhead irrigation facility for 220 Acres to support Field Research Trials.
- Ensured the year round functional availability of all the 49 Plant Growth Facilities (Screen Houses) for needed crop Trials.
Agronomist / Crop Production Manager
Guinness Farms Nigeria
05.1986 - 12.1997
- Opened up and Developed to full Capacity the 11,250 Acres of Farm Land for Maize Cultivation (Joint)..
- Directed the Crop Production operation on the entire arable 7,500 Acres portion of the Land to produce at least 12,000 Tonnes of Maize per annum.
- Coordinated the Maintenance of all Farm Machinery and the full deployment af Field staff to ensure yearly production target is met.
Education
MBA - Agribusiness
Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta
Abeokuta, Nigeria11.2008
Bachelor of Science - Crop Production
University of Nigeria, Nsukka
Nsukka, Nigeria06.1980
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Team Leadership & Development
- Problem-Solving
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Project Management
Timeline
Consultant Agronomist/Farm Manager
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture
06.2022 - 05.2024
Director, Directorate of University Farms.
Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta.
08.2009 - 08.2021
Farm Manager
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture
01.1998 - 08.2009
Agronomist / Crop Production Manager
Guinness Farms Nigeria
05.1986 - 12.1997
MBA - Agribusiness
Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta
Bachelor of Science - Crop Production
University of Nigeria, Nsukka
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