Emmanuel Ekwe
Port Harcourt
Summary
Hardworking Farm Hand with experience operating wide range of agricultural equipment, including rotary tillers, tractors and plows. Talented at handling day-to-day operations for smooth farm operations. Excellent technical skills and hand-eye coordination. Regularly lift 25 pounds. Dedicated Farm Hand with experience assisting farmers with daily tasks. Highly skilled at livestock management and chemical safety. Experience working weekends and evenings outdoors in rain, humidity, and other inclement weather conditions.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Farmhand
Chukwu Farms LTD
Afikpo
02.1991 - 05.2023
- Assisted in operating tractors and other farm machinery to cultivate, fertilize, and harvest crops.
- Observed animals for signs of illness or injury and reported any findings to a supervisor.
- Repaired fences to keep animals contained within their designated areas.
- Fed livestock according to established schedules using appropriate feed products.
- Inspected equipment regularly for proper functioning and safety issues.
- Loaded harvested produce onto trucks for delivery to markets or processing facilities.
- Weeded fields by hand or with hoes and other tools.
- Organized the storage area in order to maintain an efficient inventory system.
- Identified plant diseases early on so that corrective action can be taken quickly.
- Monitored irrigation systems to ensure adequate water supply for crop growth.
- Planted seeds and transplants, applied fertilizer and pesticides as needed.
- Participated in various activities related to marketing farm products at local events.
- Maintained accurate records of crop yields, soil fertility levels, pesticide application.
- Collected samples of soil and plants periodically for testing purposes.
- Assisted in the maintenance of greenhouses used for growing vegetables year round.
- Drove trucks and tractors to distribute feed to animals.
Education
High School Diploma -
Government Technical Collage, Minna
Nigeria08-1991
Skills
- Technical Skills
- Manual Dexterity
- Fertilizer Application
- Great Hand-Eye Coordination
- Experience Performing Manual Labor
- Harvesting Techniques
- Physical Stamina
- Equipment Repair and Maintenance
- Pest Control
- Building and Structural Repair
- Safe Equipment Use
- Heavy Machinery Operation
- Crop Rotation
- Land Management
- Stall Cleaning and Disinfecting
Languages
Igbo
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Farmhand
Chukwu Farms LTD
02.1991 - 05.2023
High School Diploma -
Government Technical Collage, Minna
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