Kwame
Asante.

Agronomist & Sustainability Specialist. Healthy soils, thriving farms.

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01Profile

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.

02Experience

Senior Agronomist & Sustainability Lead

GreenRoots Agri · Jan 2020 - Present

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 Health

National Agricultural Research Institute · Aug 2015 - Dec 2019

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

Field Officer

Farmers First NGO · Jun 2013 - Jul 2015

Supported 900 farmers with agronomy advice and market access.

03Programmes in the Field

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.

Expertise

Crop nutritionSoil healthIPMIrrigationConservation agricultureCarbon accountingBiodiversityWater stewardshipEIAField trialsExperimental designRRemote sensingQGISGoogle Earth EngineODKCool Farm Tool

Education

Ph.D., Soil Science · M.Sc., AgronomySample University of Agriculture · 2009 - 2015

Certified

Certified Crop Adviser (CCA)2018

GHG Protocol Agricultural Guidance Training2021