Curriculum vitae of Mohammad Ali Khaskheli

Email makhaskheli@gmail.com Cell +92 300 3354355 and ++92 344 3769037
H # 688/30, Kifayatullah Colony Nashtar Road, Sawai Road Shahdadpur, Distt. Sanghar Sindh

Agriculture Research ~ Soil & Crop management ~ Extensive Field Services

Post graduate with research experience.
Extensive field services background.
Able to learn and apply quickly and effectively
Knowledgeable in agricultural technologies.
Hard working, detail oriented, able to multi-task Skilled in communication and presentation.
Education
2003 M.A in Islamic Culture in 2nd division from University of Sindh Jamshoro.
1997 M.Sc (Hons) Agriculture in Soil Science Discipline in 1st division form Sindh
Agriculture University, Tandojam.
1995 B.Sc (Hons) Agriculture in Soil Science Discipline in 1st division form Sindh
Agriculture University, Tandojam.
1990 Diploma in Short hand & typewriting (80/35 w.p.m) from Technical Board of
Education, Karachi.
1989 F.Sc in 2nd division from board of Intermediate & Secondary Education, Hyderabad.
Computer Skills
Windows, M.S.Word, PowerPoint, Internet.
Work Experience
PAKISTAN MAGNETIC TECHNOLOGIES (PVT.) KARACHI
Scientific Officer (1998-2001)
Conducted research trials to assess the impacts of magnetic field on soil & crops.
Surveyed the tube wells of various parts of Pakistan & made the analytical study of
their waters.
Planned, designed & installed the magnetic systems for water treatment & soil
desalination.
Presented various lectures on Modern Agriculture Technologies (soil water,
fertilizers & crop diseases and their managements), in technical sessions, public
gatherings, NGOs meetings, field days/seminars & training programs.
2003-Present
Permanent Employee of Agriculture Department govt. of Sindh, & have been working
as Agriculture Officer in Agri. Extention Dept. District Sanghar Sindh.
Expert member Task force of FAO (Food & Agriculture Organization) preparing an
ATLAS for Fertilizer Recommendations of various crops of Pakistan under 4R
Nutrient Stewardship Program.
Member Soil Science Society of Pakistan.
Master Trainer in Agriculture Component of Save the children Pakistan in District
Sanghar.
General Secretary Natural Agriculture & Farming Organization (NAFO) promoting
IPM & natural farming systems through FFS & ToF.
Delivered various lectures/presentations, and Agricultural Management Trainings
(AMT) as a resource person through NGOs; Sindh Rural Support Program (SRSP),
SWAFCO and Agriculture Training Institute(A.T.I) Sakrand Sindh.

Planned growers field visits, staff assignments, trainings & organized numerous
Farmers Field Seminars at U.Cs & District levels.
Worked as District Field Officer (BPS-18) (Dec. 2009 to Dec.2011) in National
Biosaline Agriculture Program, Ministry of Food & Agriculture Islamabad, project
execution at district level & Rehabilition of Salt Affected & Water logged Soils.

Training and Courses

2016

FOOD & AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS

Participated in two days international workshop on 4R Nutrient Stewardship for
Food & Environmental Security held in Islamabad on 4-5 April 2016.

2008

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE EXTENSION SINDH

Completed a three month in service training course in English language/toefl and
Information Technology at Uni-Tech Academy Sadar Hyderabad from 5th May to 4th
August 2008

2007

PAKISTAN AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH COUNCIL ISLAMABAD

Participated in the Workshop on Review of Mango Curricula for Farmer Field
School based IPM approach (27-29 November 2007 at Hyderabad) under
National IPM Program, NARC Islamabad.

2007

CENTRAL COTTON RESEARCH INSTITUTE SAKRAND

Participated in two days (May 15-16, 2007) course on IPM Training Program under
PSDP Minfals Cotton IPM Project entitled Adaptation of Integrated Pest
Management approach for Cotton Crop in Sindh.

2006

AGRICULTURE EXTENSION SINDH AND SOFWM (PMP) PROJECT

Completed a seven month Training of Facilitators (May-November 2006) course on
Integrated Pest Management Program on Cotton conducted by Agriculture Extension
Sindh and Sindh On Farm Water Management (Pest Management Plan) Project.

2006

PAKISTAN AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH COUNCIL ISLAMABAD

Participated in the workshop Training of Public Sector Professionals in IPM
Research and Development (12-16 November 2006 at Hyderabad) under National
IPM Programme, NARC Islamabad.

2006

CENTRAL COTTON RESEARCH INSTITUTE SAKRAND

Completed three days (June 19-21, 2006) course on IPM Training Program under
PSDP Minfals Cotton IPM Project entitled Adaptation of Integrated Pest
Management approach for Cotton Crop in Sindh.

2006

AGRICULTURE TRAINING INSTITUTE SAKRAND

Completed a six-week (from April 20 to May31, 2006) in service training course
under the project Increase the Knowledge of Field Extension Worker by providing in
service training and refresher course from A.T.I Sakrand.

2006

NIAB FAISALABAD PAKISTAN

Participated in the International Training Workshop on Biosaline Agriculture
Technologyheld on 06-17 February 2006 at Nuclear Institute for Agriculture &
Biology Faisalabad. The objectives of the workshop were to disseminate the Biosaline
Agriculture Technology through training of young scientists and enhancing interaction
and sharing of experiences between relevant research institutes in OIC member States.

2005

CENTRAL COTTON RESEARCH INSTITUTE SAKRAND

Completed a three days (December 1-3, 2005) course on Integrated Pest Management
Training Program under PSDP Minfals Cotton IPM Project.

2004

I.T DEPARTMENT GOVERNMENT OF SINDH

Completed a four-week Office Automation Course under I.T Training program
conducted for Sindh Government Employees.

2004

PAKISTAN ACADEMY FOR RURAL DEVELOPMENT PESHAWAR

Completed three days training (05-07 July 2004) on Land consolidation & its impact
on Agriculture.

2003

AGRICULTURE TRAINING INSTITUTE SAKRAND

curriculum contained the refresh courses of modern agri-technologies
efficient use of fertilizers, pesticides and other inputs.

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Fish farming in salt affected lands (Sindhi) Monthly Sindh Zaraat Sept., 2011.
Solution of flood affected lands The Frontier Post September 20, 2011.
Utiliztion of salt affected lands (Sindhi) The Daily Ibrat July 07, 2011.
Fertilizer selection in sustainable agriculture system (2007) www.pakissan.com
Controlling diseases in banana cultivation The Daily Dawn Dec.25, 2006.
Mealy bug: an emerging threat to cotton crop www.pakissan.com
Fertilizers and Environmental Pollution The Frontier Post January 24, 2006.
Sustainable agriculture and fertilizer practices in Pakistan Business Recorder
January 7, 2006 and newspaper The FrontierPostJanuary08, 2006.
9. Cotton reddening: A threat to Pakistan economy The Frontier Post March 3,2005.
10. CLCuV de facto and life blood of Pakistan economy Business Recorder Feb 7,
2005 & news paper The Frontier Post February 3 and 4, 2005.
11. Farm yard manure and mineral fertilizers effects on cotton root penetration (1999)
paper published in Pak. J., Agri., Agril. Engg, Vet.Sc. 15 (1).
12. Soil Micronutrients (unpublished). In this publication, the importance, availability,
functions of micronutrients & the effects caused by their deficiencies are discussed.
Personal Details
Pakistani National
Father - Late Ghullam Farooq Khaskheli
Birthdate/place: 01 September 1972, Shahdadpur, Distt. Sanghar Sindh
Married with 2 children
Email: makhaskheli@gmail.com Cell +92 300 3354355 and +92 344 3769037
Extra Curricular & Interests
Play cricket occasional, read current affairs, scientific journals & magazines,
history, enjoy travelling and meeting new people.
Learn modern agri-technologies & their beneficial to our growers/farmers.