Dr. Kwame Asante

Agronomist & Sustainability Specialist

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Professional Summary

Agronomist and environmental scientist with 11+ years in field research, regenerative agriculture and climate-smart programmes. Works with farmers, NGOs and agribusiness to raise yields while restoring soil, water and biodiversity.

Technical Expertise

Agronomy: Crop nutrition, Soil health, IPM, Irrigation, Conservation agriculture

Environment: Carbon accounting, Biodiversity, Water stewardship, EIA

Research: Field trials, Experimental design, R, Remote sensing

Tools: QGIS, Google Earth Engine, ODK, Cool Farm Tool

Professional Experience

Senior Agronomist & Sustainability LeadJan 2020 - Present

GreenRoots AgriCity, Country

Raised average maize yields by 32% using conservation tillage and cover crops.
Measured 48,000 t of CO₂e of soil-carbon gains, verified under the programme standard.
Trained 140 field officers in integrated pest management.

Research Scientist - Soil HealthAug 2015 - Dec 2019

National Agricultural Research InstituteCity, Country

Led 18 on-farm trials across 3 agro-ecological zones.
Developed fertiliser recommendations adopted in 4 districts.

Field OfficerJun 2013 - Jul 2015

Farmers First NGOCity, Country

Supported 900 farmers with agronomy advice and market access.

Field Projects & Research

Regenerative Sourcing Programme6,000 farmers · 2020–present

Cover crops, agroforestry and soil testing, with verified carbon gains.

Paper: Cover crops and soil carbonField Crops Research · 2021

Multi-site study showing 0.6 t C/ha/yr gains over 5 years.

Education

Ph.D., Soil Science · M.Sc., Agronomy2009 - 2015

Sample University of Agriculture, Thesis: cover crops and soil organic carbon

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