- I participate in low-impact exercises to strengthen core muscles
- Gardening
- Playing Sports
- I enjoy cooking for friends and family gatherings
- Sharing recipes, cooking tips, and culinary experiences through blogs and social media platforms
- Food justice advocate, working to address food insecurity and promote access to healthy, affordable food
- Food Photography
- Getting involved in local advocacy groups to promote positive change in the community
- Youth Development Programs
- Offering time and support to shelters for the homeless, women, and animals
Kauanga Rimai
Tarawa
Summary
Dynamic Agricultural Officer with the Ministry of Environment Lands and Agricultural Development, adept at enhancing crop production and livestock management. Successfully implemented integrated pest management strategies, promoting sustainable practices while fostering community engagement. Proven ability in project management and effective communication, driving impactful agribusiness development initiatives in rural areas.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Agricultural Officer
Ministry Of Environment Lands and Agricultural Dev
06.2021 - Current
- Provided technical advice to farmers on best practices in crop production, livestock management, and agribusiness development.
- Promoted environmentally friendly farming practices through community workshops and training sessions.
- Liaised with government agencies to secure funding for agricultural development projects in rural communities.
- Conducted regular field inspections to assess crop health, identifying potential issues early on for swift resolution.
- Implemented integrated pest management strategies, reducing pesticide use while maintaining crop protection.
- Facilitated knowledge transfer among local farmers by organizing farmer-to-farmer training programs focused on improved agricultural methods.
- Compiled and submitted data and reporting to higher authorities to promote accuracy and authenticity.
- Conducted farmer training program to educate on regulatory requirements and successful [Type] problem-solving.
- Provided technical advice and assistance to farmers and agricultural businesses.
- Searched and contacted new farmers for organic farming in respective area.
- Implemented strong internal control systems to support process monitoring and adherence.
- Assessed learning needs of farmers and team members to drive solutions to address skills gaps.
- Maintained liaison for farmers to make direct purchases.
- Introduced climate-smart agricultural practices that increased resilience against weather-related risks such as droughts or floods.
- Enhanced soil fertility with the implementation of organic matter management strategies.
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Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology And Chemistry
University Of The South Pacific
Fiji 09-2020
Skills
- Crop production
- Livestock management
- Integrated pest management
- Agribusiness development
- Data reporting
- Community engagement
- Regulatory compliance
- Training facilitation
- Project management
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Farm planning
- Seed technology
- Extension services
- Crop management
- Water management
- GIS applications
- Organic farming
- Soil science
- Irrigation systems
Certification
- Veterinary Certificate.
- Training of Trainers in Women in Organic Value Chain.
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Interests
Timeline
Agricultural Officer
Ministry Of Environment Lands and Agricultural Dev
06.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Biology And Chemistry
University Of The South Pacific
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