Machongwe Henchard
- Group:Cohort XIV
Machongwe Henchard
Machongwe Henchard is a civil servant served 14 years in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Rural Development of Zimbabwe is an Agriculturalist cum Animal scientist with a Certificate of International Faculty Development Program on Mechanics Effective Manuscript Drafting and Application of Research Software by Eudoxia Research University, Certificate and National Diploma in Agriculture and B.Sc. Honors in Animal Science and Rangelands Management of Lupane State University who conduct research in the genetics, nutrition, reproduction, and development of domestic farm animals. To that end, animal scientists consult with agricultural producers on how to provide healthy and safe housing for their animals; lower mortality rates and improve parasite and disease control; dispose of waste matter; and increase the production of animal products. Also involved in the selection and breeding of animals to create new strains of animals with desirable characteristics.
Currently working as an Agricultural Extension Supervisor, train and monitor the extension staff as well as capacity building in crop and livestock production, aquaculture, fisheries, and forestry for food and non-food products. Agriculture as the key development in the rise of sedentary human civilization, whereby farming of domesticated species created food surpluses that enabled people to live in communities
My duties enable our clients to offer the greatest developmental and sustainable contribution, through the animal industry, improve the livelihood of mankind. The field guarantees to maintain excellence in teaching, learning, research and service to the community. Through our research and technology automation can help address some of the challenges associated with climate change and thus facilitate adaptation efforts. For example, the application of digital automation technologies (e.g., in precision agriculture) can improve resource-use efficiency in conditions which are increasingly constrained for agricultural producers. Moreover, when applied to sensing and early warning, they can help address the uncertainty and unpredictability of weather conditions associated with accelerating climate change.