SUMMAR ABBAS
CABI, Rawalpindi
Punjab,Pakistan
2
Languages
4
years of post-secondary education
3
years of professional experience
Agriculture Professional experienced in sugarcane procurement, field operations, and integrated pest management. Delivered enhanced agricultural productivity through effective insect pest and disease diagnosis, pest identification, and farmer engagement via training and workshops. Focused on leveraging digital agriculture tools and strong organisational skills to drive impactful community engagement and project management.
Personal Information
Title: AGRICULTURAL SPECIALIST | ENTOMOLOGY PROFESSIONAL
Education
BSc Hons Agriculture - Major in Entomology
GPA: CGPA 3.50 / 4.00
Work history
Research Trainee
- Assisted in integrated pest management research activities, honing skills in data analysis and technical reporting to drive research outcomes.
- Gained practical training in biological control methods for agricultural pests to support sustainable agriculture.
- Completed practical training placement in agricultural pest control methods, contributing to effective pest management strategies.
Cane Procurement and Development Officer
1 Year 3 Months- Led sugarcane variety development and replacement activities in non-varietal areas through field assessment, variety identification, and grower engagement to enhance cane quality and yield.
- Supervised sugarcane field surveys using E-Survey systems, preparing comprehensive cane development and performance reports to inform strategic decisions.
- Organised farmer meetings, providing guidance on varietal upgradation, crop establishment, and production improvement to support sustainable farming practices.
- Coordinate field teams and office operations, including official correspondence, presentations, filing, and management reporting.
- Prepare, review, and process grower loan cases while maintaining complete documentation and supporting compliant disbursement and transaction records.
Graduate Agriculture Trainee Officer
1 Year 7 Months- Trained farmers in modern agronomic practices and entomology-based pest control, improving sustainable farming techniques.
- Designed and implemented integrated pest and disease management practices to reduce crop losses and improve sustainability.
- Identified and diagnosed insect pests and diseases affecting sugarcane, enabling timely crop protection decisions.
- Contributed to development and promotion of high-yielding, disease-resistant sugarcane varieties, enhancing local agricultural resilience.
- Supported field development projects aimed at improving yield, profitability, and environmental performance.
Skills
Integrated pest management
Pest diagnosis
Biological control methods
Variety enhancement
Cane procurement and survey management
Data analysis and reporting
Field operations and reporting
Digital agriculture applications
Remote sensing and GIS tools
Farmer training and workshops
Grower loan documentation
Field team coordination
Stakeholder communication
Microsoft Office proficiency
Computer literacy
Weed control strategies
Pest control seminars
Research orientation
Problem solving
Work ethics and reliability
Record management
RESEARCH PROJECTS
Comparative efficacy of Kurtuma and Akk as biopesticides for pink bollworm control in cotton under arid conditions, Evaluated Citrullus colocynthis and Calotropis gigantea as plant-based pest management options against Pectinophora gossypiella, with emphasis on locally adaptable approaches for arid farming systems., Comparative assessment of pesticides against aphids in canola under arid environments, Compared pesticide performance against Brevicoryne brassicae and Lipaphis erysimi to support effective aphid management and protect canola productivity in arid conditions.
Languages
English
Intermediate
Urdu
Elementary
Affiliations
- travelling
- cricket
- gardening
Timeline
Cane Procurement and Development Officer
Sheikho Group
06.2025 - 09.2026Read More
Graduate Agriculture Trainee Officer
Thal Industries - Safina Sugar Mills and Layyah Sugar Mills
11.2023 - 06.2025Read More
PMAS Arid Agriculture University
BSc Hons Agriculture from Major in Entomology
01.2019 - 01.2023Read More
Research Trainee
CABI, Rawalpindi
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