Oladapo Olorunfemi
Agricultural Consultant
Armidale,NSW
Summary
An adaptable and resourceful agriculturist with over six years of experience, specializing in crop production and sustainable farming systems. I hold a Graduate Diploma in Agribusiness and am currently pursuing a Master of Science in Agriculture. With a strong focus on delivering high-quality stakeholder service, I bring a blend of agronomic expertise and a passion for advancing innovative agricultural practices. I am eager to apply my knowledge in a dynamic agribusiness setting, contributing to cotton research, crop monitoring, and extension programs while supporting the firm’s strategic goals and continuous improvement initiatives
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Worker
Prowine South Australia
Adelaide, SA
07.2023 - 06.2024
- Followed strict hygiene and safety protocols, maintaining a clean and sanitary work environment.
- Assisted in the blending and filtration processes, preparing wine for bottling by monitoring and adjusting equipment settings.
- Supported inventory management by tracking raw materials, finished products, and supplies used in production.
- Operating and monitoring the bottling line equipment, including filling machines, cappers, and packing machinery.
- Assisting with routine maintenance and cleaning of bottling line equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Assisted in the setup and breakdown of winery equipment for production runs, ensuring smooth transitions between production phases.
- Adhering to safety protocols and ensuring compliance with industry regulations and quality standards.
- Maintaining accurate production records, bottle counts, labeling dates, and quality control measures.
Volunteer Insect Farm Worker
Mobius Farm
Nuriootpa, SA
01.2024 - 01.2024
- Assisted in the daily management of black soldier fly larvae production, including feeding and waste management.
- Monitored larvae development and health, ensuring optimal conditions for growth.
- Contributed to the design and maintenance of breeding and harvesting systems for sustainable insect farming.
- Participated in the research and development of feed formulations using insect protein, enhancing the farm's contribution to sustainable agriculture.
- Analyzed data from various sources to identify trends in performance indicators, such as average daily gain.
Prepack Worker
Costa well grown
Monarto, SA
11.2023 - 12.2023
- Conduct thorough inspections of harvested mushrooms for quality, adhering to predefined criteria
- Adhering to hygiene and safety protocols, including the use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Applied accurate labels to packaged mushrooms, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards
- Maintaining meticulous records of packaged qualities, ensuring precise documentation for inventory and quality control
- Collaborating with fellow prepack workers and farm staff to ensure a seamless workflow.
Academic Tutor (Agricultural Science)
International School Lagos
Yaba , Lagos
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Designed agricultural sciences class materials and coursework
- Guide students in hands-on projects, including crop cultivation, livestock management, hydroponics, and aquaponics
- Assessed and graded the assignments, projects, and classwork of the students
- Assist pupils to evolve into more self-sufficient learners
- Keep an open attitude on student study and instruction methods.
Farm Manager
Private Practice
Surulere, Lagos
05.2018 - 04.2023
- Specialize in hydroponics crop (Tomato, Bell Pepper, Cucumber, and Lettuce) production, maintenance, and vermiculture/vermicompost management
- Cultivation of Yam (Root Crop) in grow bags
- Provided plants with the required nutrient at each specific growth period
- Cultivation, propagation, and maintenance of plants in a greenhouse or nursery setting
- Identified plant diseases and researched methods for mitigation
- Operate and maintain greenhouse equipment, irrigation systems, and other nursery tools
- Growing and Harvesting Mushrooms Follow safety protocols and guidelines to ensure a safe working environment
- Formulates processes to reduce downtime and financial loss
- Maintain cleanliness and organization within the greenhouse or nursery area
- Designed and implemented an integrated system to help minimize input, which in turn maximizes output, improves quality, and minimizes waste
- Develop and offer solutions that help maximize snail egg hatching rates by providing a better and more mobile incubation system
- Implement feeding schedules and monitor feed consumption to ensure proper nutrition and growth rates for catfish, rabbits, and snails
- Monitor and control the water supply, filtration systems, and aeration equipment to maintain optimal environmental conditions
- Collects and analyses test samples of food, soil, and water
- Monitor the health of animals and treat them when appropriate
- Market and sell farm produce
- Efficient manager of the production of crops (greenhouse and open field) by closely monitoring operations and accounting for factors such as weather and market demands.
Operations Manager
3T's Foods
Surulere, Lagos
05.2022 - 11.2022
- Oversee and manage the overall operations of the tomato paste factory, ensuring efficient and effective production processes
- Conducted quality checks at various stages of the tomato paste production process, identifying and resolving any issues to maintain product integrity
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organizational leadership, reducing miscommunication and missing deadlines
- Partnered with vendors and suppliers to effectively manage and budget
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices
- Formulated processes to reduce downtime and financial loss.
Volunteer Agronomist
Soiless Farmlab
Abeokuta, Ogun State
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Supported the cultivation of various crops using hydroponic and aeroponic systems, ensuring precise nutrient delivery.
- Monitored and adjusted environmental controls (temperature, humidity, light) to optimise plant growth.
- Organized educational workshops for landowners about sustainable agricultural practices.
- Developed agricultural plans for farmers, growers and ranchers.
- Evaluated existing irrigation systems for efficiency and effectiveness.
- Analyzed data from field experiments to identify trends in crop yields.
- Assessed market conditions to provide price forecasts for various commodities.
Junior Project Manager
Agro Holmes
Lekki, Lagos
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Specialize in hydroponics crop (Tomato, Bell Pepper, Cucumber, and Lettuce) production and maintenance
- Identified plant diseases and researched methods for mitigation
- Provided plants with the required nutrient at each specific growth period
- Follow safety protocols and guidelines to ensure a safe working environment
- Coordinated project meetings and confirmed relevant stakeholder awareness of tasks, goals, and project timelines
- Maintained tactical control of project budgets and timelines to keep teams on task and achieve schedule targets
- Interacted with over 10 customer calls daily, increasing sales by 10%
- Interacted with customers to identify preferences and specifications, fostering timeliness and budget adherence
- Assisted customers with finding requested plants and flowers.
Intern
Chi Farms Limited
Ibadan, Oyo
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Worked in the broiler breeder hatchery
- Provided clerical support, addressing routine and unique requirements
- Analysed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions for broiler parent stock
- Followed safety-based and successful protocols to build trust and break animals in for farm or performance requirements
- I conducted thorough examinations of animals to identify concerns such as illnesses, diseases, and injuries, as well as monitor and document physical changes
- Implement disease prevention and treatment measures, including regular health checks and administration of medications or treatments as needed
- Logged in animal growth, production costs, individual behaviours, feeding patterns, and other data in daily logs and the primary database, noting trends and identifying areas of concern.
Education
Master of Science - Agriculture
05-2025
Graduate Diploma - Agribusiness
05-2024
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Animal Science
07-2022
West African Examination Council (WAEC) -
06.2017
Cambridge A' Levels -
11.2016
Subjects: Physics, Chemistry, and Biology
Skills
- Waste Management
- Crop Production
- Financial Management
- Data Analysis and exploration
- Statistical Knowledge
- Plant Care (Watering, fertilizing, pruning, and pest control)
- Sustainable Agriculture Practices
- Animal Husbandry
- Hydroponics
- Propagation Techniques
- Plant Identification
- Water Quality Management
- Excellent Communication
- Very Good Critical Thinking ability
- Very Good Leadership and Interpersonal Skills
- Excellent Time Management
Research
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH: GROWTH PATTERN, NUTRIENT UTILIZATION, AND PHYSIOLOGICAL RESPONSE OF JAPANESE QUAIL TO ADMINISTERED AQUEOUS SOLUTION OF EGG LIME MOLASSES MIX,
- Assessed data using scientific methods while following important specifications.
- Determined proximate, phytochemical, and nutritional composition of egg lime molasses solution.
- Determined performance (feed intake, weight gain, feed conversion ratio, liveability) of Japanese quails to aqueous administration of egg lime molasses solution at various inclusion levels.
- Determined growth pattern of Japanese quails with respect to various levels of the administered aqueous solution of egg lime molasses mix.
- Determined physiological response of Japanese quails to the administered aqueous solution of egg lime molasses mix at various inclusion levels.
- Identified effects of dietary inclusion of egg lime molasses mix on digestibility of feed nutrients, hematological, serum biochemical parameters, and carcass characteristics of quails.
- Evaluated carcass and visceral organ morphology of Japanese quails subjected to varied inclusions of aqueous solutions of egg lime molasses.
Occupational Health & Safety
• Certified in emergency response procedures and equipped with comprehensive first aid training.
• Good understanding of WORKPLACE HEALTH & SAFETY Policy.
• Diligently adhere to PPE requirements and possess extensive hands-on experience in using and maintaining safety equipment, including gloves, masks, goggles, and aprons.
• Experienced in implementing and maintaining HACCP principles to ensure food safety throughout the production process.
Languages
- English
- Yoruba
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Volunteer Insect Farm Worker - Mobius Farm
01.2024 - 01.2024
Prepack Worker - Costa well grown
11.2023 - 12.2023
Production Worker - Prowine South Australia
07.2023 - 06.2024
Academic Tutor (Agricultural Science) - International School Lagos
01.2023 - 04.2023
Operations Manager - 3T's Foods
05.2022 - 11.2022
Junior Project Manager - Agro Holmes
06.2021 - 08.2021
Volunteer Agronomist - Soiless Farmlab
05.2021 - 08.2021
Intern - Chi Farms Limited
01.2021 - 05.2021
Farm Manager - Private Practice
05.2018 - 04.2023
University of New England - Master of Science, Agriculture
Ironwood Institute - Graduate Diploma, Agribusiness
Babcock University - Bachelor of Science, Agricultural Animal Science
Brainstar College - West African Examination Council (WAEC),
- Cambridge A' Levels,
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