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Hawke'S Bay, New Zealand

New Zealand

Conducting research and development in horticulture.Development, directing and managing science programmes in consultation with clients, other scientists within The New Zealand Institute for Plant & Food Research and in collaboration with other research and industry organisations through New Zealand, Australia and USA.Management of research across multiple national and international sites.

Zimbabwe

Directing a company supplying managed hives designed for pollination of specific horticultural crops. Expansion of client base, contract development and development of specifications for hive requirements for new crops. Oversight of financial affairs. Invited by Ministry of Lands and Agriculture to act in advisory capacity on apiculture.

Zimbabwe

Directing and managing a professional beekeeping company geared to honey production and rental of hives for pollination of commercial crops. This business showed over 30% real growth per annum from its inception in 1998, in a national economy that showed negative growth in the same period.

Zimbabawe

Directing and management of enterprises including dairy, supporting crops, and export horticulture. Responsibilities included labour management, development and well-being; financial budgeting and management; enterprise development and capital development.

Zimbabwe

Elgin

Management of cut flower production in 4 hectares of greenhouses. Oversight of 5 teams of 8-10 staff. Emphasis on producing outstanding quality for export (Europe) and South African markets. Production per hectare was increased in excess of 10 % during these three years, allowing an increase in hectarage of 25%.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Effects of canopy manipulation and environment on carbon resource allocation to flowering and fruit set in apple

Master’S Degree, Horticultural Science

Dissertation:The Development of Rockwool for Horticulture in South Africa

Bachelor’S Degree, Horticultural Science