Nadeem Iqbal

Agronomy researcher with over 20 years of work experience in different research and development and educational organizations, and responsible for the planning, execution, and supervision of research work on cereal & fiber crops, soil & water sampling and lab analysis, and disseminating new production technologies to the farmers through demonstrations at their fields and organizing farmer days. Published research work in peer-reviewed journals. Dynamic and flexible personality equipped with good communication, presentation, farm management, and computer skills. 
Connect with me at nadeem304kamran at gmail.com

Work History 

Canadian Work Experience:

Production Team Member, Tim Hortons, Regina, SK, April 2025- to date

Sales Associate, Walmart, Regina, SK, March 2022 – June 2022

Customer Service Associate, CanWest Cellular, Regina, SK, Sep. 2021 – Feb. 2022

• Greeting customers and taking orders accurately in a fast-paced environment
• Housekeeping and cleanliness, baking food, stocking, shelving, and maintaining food supplies
• Processing transactions, including cash, debit, credit, and gift cards
• Shipping and receiving, accounts maintenance, and preparation of daily sales reports 

Professional Work Experience: 

Principal Scientist (Agronomy)/Agronomist, Soil Salinity Research Institute, March 2023 – Jan. 2025

Senior Scientist (Agronomy)                          

Soil Salinity Research Institute                                                             May 2021 – Aug. 2021

Maize & Millets Research Institute                                                      May 2019 - April 2021

­Scientific Officer (Agronomy)                        

Rice Research Institute                                                                        Jan. 2012 - April 2019

Agronomic Research Station                                                              July 2000 - Aug. 2004

Field Work: 

• Planned and executed field, lab, and greenhouse experiments on plating methods, crop residue management, crop diversification, crop rotation, soil salinity, irrigation   & integrated pest management, seed priming, site-specific nutrient management, and devised production technology of newly evolved lines/varieties.
• Conducted field surveys, collected and analyzed soil & water samples, and recommended appropriate type, dose, and application method of soil amendments for reclamation of saline and sodic soils.
• Performed screening of pre/post-emergence herbicides for effective weed control in field crops.  
• Conducted field trials for comparison of different maize hybrids & varieties for silage production.
• Applied fertilizers, weedicides, manures, and irrigation to the field trials as per experimental protocols.  
• Applied seed treatment, conducted pest scouting, and sprayed experimental crop area accordingly. 
• Performed field-trial site preparation, including field selection, measuring and flagging plots, field layout, and labeling treatments.
• As project manager, developed work plans and budget estimates, scheduled activities, and ensured achievement of milestones within the timeline.
• Collected, tabulated, analyzed, and interpreted data on seed emergence, plant growth, and yield parameters.
• Did pest scouting, noted crop damage, and applied IPM techniques for pest control.  
• Developed fertilizer plans tailored to specific crops and soil type based on crop requirements, soil characteristics, and economic considerations. 
• Developed Leaf Color Chart for site-specific nitrogen management, resulting in urea saving upto 20% 
• Developed prototype rice drill for direct rice seeding (DSR) by modifying ZT Happy Seeder.  
• Promoted conservation agricultural practices of planting wheat in standing rice stubble with Zero Tillage Happy Seeder by sowing demonstration plots at farmers’ fields, which enabled farmers to lower their production cost by 15% without compromising the crop yield.
• Introduced Bed-Furrow Planter for cotton crop and promoted it through field demonstrations, which resolved issues of poor germination & over irrigation. It increased crop yield by 200 kg per acre.  
• Managed an agricultural farm of 300 ha efficiently, which enhanced farm income by 10%.
• Organized workshops, training sessions, and field days for farmers, extension workers, fertilizer suppliers, community leaders, and rice exporters on regenerative agricultural practices. 
• Provided advisory services to farmers to improve soil health and increase crop yield.
• Imparted field training to graduate students of Agronomy & Soil Science from agricultural universities. 
• Managed Farm Store, including maintenance of stock inventories of fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides, seeds, and farm produce, and ensured damage prevention to the stock.
• Regularly checked stock levels of farm inputs, restocked supplies, and ensured timely provision and uninterrupted supply of farm inputs for experiments.
• Calibrated lab instruments, weighing balances, seeding drills, and precision planters.
• Safely operated small plot machinery as per SOPs for sowing, spraying, and harvesting operations. 
• Performed harvesting, bagging, gathering, transporting, & organizing harvest samples.
• Ensured proper maintenance and safe operation of farm machinery and small plot equipment, including tractor, seeding drill, Happy Seeder, fertilizer spreader, sprayer, mower, and mini combine harvester.

Lab Work:

• Performed soil, water, and plant sampling from the farmers’ fields, did labeling, drying, grinding, and sieving of plant, fertilizer, and soil samples.
• Prepared soil saturation extract, stock solutions, and reagents for chemical analysis.
• Standardized EDTA solution for determination of Ca+Mg in soil extract or water samples, and standardized NaOH solution against phthalic acid. 
• Determined pH, EC, bulk density, soil textural class, and hydraulic conductivity of soil samples 
• Analyzed soil and water samples to determine carbonates, bicarbonates, calcium, magnesium, sodium, chlorides, extractable potassium, available phosphorus, EC, pH, and other parameters using instruments like pH meter, EC meter, Flame photometer, and Spectrophotometer. 
• Did fertilizer samples analysis for estimation of ureic, ammoniacal & nitric N by Kjeldahl method, estimation of P by titrimetric method, and determination of K by Flame photometer method.
• Conducted lab tests for estimation of total N and organic matter in soil and plant samples, and purity of gypsum samples.
• Evaluated soil test results to identify nutrient deficiencies or imbalances and recommended appropriate fertilizer applications.
• Worked in the seed lab for testing seed germination, vigour, and purity. 
• Ensured accuracy & reliability of lab analysis and kept the laboratory neat, clean, and organized. 

Coordination, Coaching & Monitoring: 

• Coordinated with multiple projects and provided required data and crop husbandry records 
• Collaborated with the Occupational Health and Safety committee, conducted job hazard analysis, and ensured employees worked safely in compliance with all Health & Safety regulations 
• Coached and supervised farm staff, assigned jobs, managed break schedules and monitored progress 
• Established key performance indicators, evaluated performance of employees and initiated corrective measures for those not adhering to the prescribed health polices, safety, and quality procedures

Course Coordinator (Agriculture)                                                                Sep. 2004 - Jan. 2012

Regional Agricultural Economic Development Centre, Pakistan           

• Conducted need assessment surveys, farmer interviews, and devised need-based training courses
• Delivered lectures and conducted practical training sessions for the trainees
• Developed training modules and ensured continuous quality in all areas of curriculum, learning resources, and trainee services, and edited and composed Journal of Agric. Training & Development

Ph.D. Agronomy

M.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture (Agronomy) 

B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture