NZ citizen, permanent resident of Japan, MSc Auckland (NZ), PhD ANU (Australia), full-time researcher, ethnobotanist, National Museum of Ethnology, Osaka, Japan. Specialist in crop history, domestication. Taro Colocasia spp.), paper mulberry (Broussonetia spp.), other. Field work experience in NZ, Australia, SEAsia, Japan, Egypt, Cyprus
Research Fellow at Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR)
PhD research project on the effects of Land Use Change on GHG emissions and importance of soils as C stocks, focus on GHG mitigation options for smallholder livestock and agricultural systems in Western Kenya.
Managing Director, NOSA Agricultural Services.
Focused on uplifting African agriculture through sustainable agricultural education, training and ICT support systems.
Expert in Agriculture and Rural Development
Project Management
NOSA Agri strives to be the leader in up to date agricultural training and education in Africa.
Our vision:
To uplift and empower African agriculture through the provision of a sustainable, appropriate and relevant agricultural training and education system.
Our strategy:
NOSA Agri is guided by PEOPLE, ENVIRONMENT, PROFIT and SUSTAINABILITY principles and aims to achieve our vision by:
Coordination of Business 2 Business communication in the Agricultural Sector
I am a young scientist very keen on plant biosecurity issues. Have a BSc in Biological Sciences( Entomology and Parasitology ) and winding up an MSc Environmental Biology and Management . My research interests are on agricultural entomology with an emphasis on insect/pest - plant interactions. I am interested in collaborative research on lastest plant biosecurity issues affecting Africa.
The International Rescue Committee responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster.
At work today in over 40 countries and in 22 U.S. cities, the IRC restores safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.