Head of Agronomy
Dr. Emeka Okafor
Head of Agronomy & Crop Sciences
Dr. Emeka Okafor is one of Nigeria's foremost agronomists, with a doctorate from Wageningen University and over 18 years of field experience across Sub-Saharan Africa. He leads our crop science practice, overseeing soil health programmes, precision fertilisation, and integrated pest management for commercial farm clients and government-supported outgrower schemes.
Work With Dr.Notable Projects
Benue Valley Maize Expansion Project
340% Yield Increase Over 3 SeasonsDeployed GPS-guided variable-rate fertilisation across 8,000 hectares, raising average maize yield from 1.2 to 4.1 tonnes per hectare.
Kebbi State Irrigated Rice Scheme
12,000 MT Annual Output AchievedDesigned and operationalised a solar-powered drip-irrigation network servicing 2,400 smallholder plots over two growing seasons.
Education
- Ph.D. Agronomy & Crop Science, Wageningen University, Netherlands
- M.Sc. Soil Science, University of Nigeria, Nsukka
- B.Sc. Agriculture, University of Agriculture, Makurdi
Certifications
- Certified Crop Adviser (CCA), American Society of Agronomy
- NIAB Registered Agronomist
- FAO Integrated Pest Management Trainer
Service Areas
Crop ProductionIrrigation & Land DevelopmentFarm Inputs Supply
Recognition
- FMANR National Agricultural Extension Award
- Wageningen Alumni: Outstanding Practitioner of the Year
- Published in 12 peer-reviewed agronomy journals