Mary Wangari Chege Email & Phone Number

Wageningen, Ge, Nl

Wageningen, Ge, Nl

Wageningen, Gelderland, Netherlands

🏆 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬: ❑ Initiated and conducted comprehensive farm trials at Solynta Potato Breeding Company, focusing on optimizing tillage practices for the effective use of True Potato Seeds (hybrid potatoes), leading to innovative cultivation methods and enhanced yield potentials. Conducted in-depth agronomic research at Solynta's trial station, which involved laying out field trials, collecting and analyzing data, and writing comprehensive reports on hybrid potato cultivation.❑ Pioneered research that discovered the potential of integrating hybrid potatoes into diverse farming systems, such as horticulture, thereby expanding the applicability of TPS beyond traditional potato farming and contributing to agricultural innovation.

Naivasha, Nakuru, Kenya

🏆 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬:❑ Expertly oversaw all agronomy aspects of farming operations from land preparation to harvest, ensuring adherence to rigorous standards and, aligning with the European Fresh Produce Export Market requirements.❑ Ensured strict compliance with Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and achieved Global GAP certification for contracted farmers, reinforcing the commitment to quality and sustainable farming practices.❑ Provided pivotal support during internal and external audits, implementing corrective actions based on audit findings and recommendations to continually enhance farming operations and product quality.❑ Oversaw the proper and effective use of crop protection products, ensuring safe application and adherence to environmental and health standards.❑ Consistently met and exceeded weekly planting targets and volume goals as stipulated in contracts, demonstrating effective planning and execution capabilities in high-stakes environments.

Nairobi County, Kenya

🏆 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬:❑ Spearheaded comprehensive training programs for customers on BURN products, enhancing product understanding and fostering strong customer relationships.❑ Successfully conducted sales activities, achieving an increase in revenue growth, by effectively understanding and meeting customer needs, contributing to substantial market expansion.❑ Organised logistics and executed diverse field activities, including surveys, and home visits, providing critical feedback to Market Research and Sales departments, thereby informing strategic decisions and improving operational efficiency.

Nairobi, Kenya

🏆 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬:❑ Successfully implemented the program work plan, aligning with project budget and objectives, ensuring efficient use of resources and achievement of targeted goals.❑ Assisted in planning and overseeing the involvement of private sector service providers into key value chains (tillage, spray service, mango, poultry, and access to finance), enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of agricultural practices.❑ Established vital links between private sector service providers and farmers in rural Kenya, and adeptly coordinated training sessions for both farmers and service providers, fostering improved agricultural practices and knowledge sharing.❑ Led seasonal appraisals to evaluate progress against program targets and objectives, and meticulously handled report writing, offering continuous feedback on the success and challenges of introduced technologies.

Nairobi, Kenya

🏆 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬:❑ Proactively scouted for new and innovative agricultural technologies, selecting those that are affordable and practical for rural farmers, significantly enhancing their farming practices and productivity.❑ Developed detailed protocols for conducting product trials and efficiently executed demonstrations, playing a crucial role in the assessment and introduction of potential agricultural products.❑ Identified training needs of farmers and implemented targeted training programs, significantly enhancing their agricultural skills and knowledge.❑ Managed trial data collection, conducted thorough analysis, and compiled comprehensive reports, providing valuable insights for continuous improvement and decision-making in agricultural practices.

Nairobi County, Kenya

Nairobi County, Kenya

Nairobi County, Kenya

Master'S Degree, Master Of Science In Plant Sciences (Specialization In Crop Science)

Bachelor'S Degree, Bachelor Of Science In Horticulture