Morien Prasad

About Morien Prasad

Professional Summary Dedicated and detail-centric Senior Agricultural Technical Professional with 12 years of experience in soil science, crop management, agricultural development programs, and government initiatives across diverse agro-climatic regions. Proven expertise in soil analysis, land use systems, irrigation efficiency, and climate-smart agriculture, supported by advanced research and internationally funded projects (ACIAR, JICA, MASHAV). Experienced in agricultural project planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting, with strong skills in managing public-sector budgets, compliance, and stakeholder coordination. Demonstrated leadership in farmer extension services, capacity building, and technical training, promoting adoption of modern agricultural technologies and sustainable practices. Adept at cross-functional and multicultural collaboration, aligning technical advice with policy, food security, and sustainability priorities, particularly within the UAE agricultural ecosystem. Recognized for analytical thinking, data-driven decision-making, and technical reporting to support agribusiness, government, research, and ESG initiatives. Education Master of Agriculture (Soil Science), University of the South Pacific (2025–present) Postgraduate Diploma in Agriculture Science (Crop Science), University of the South Pacific (2024) Bachelor of Agriculture Science, University of the South Pacific (2019) Diploma in Tropical Agriculture, Fiji College of Agriculture (2009) Certificate in Information Technology, University of the South Pacific (2006) Trainings include: Soil Sampling and Lab Testing (Samoa, 2025), Leadership and Communication Certificate (e-Grad School, 2025), Women Empowerment through Climate Tech & Agribusiness (MASHAV, Israel, 2023), Agricultural Technologies & Climate Change Adaptation (JICA, Japan, 2020), Rice Hybridization Training (China, 2015), and Health & Safety at Work (Fiji, 2013). Research Experience Currently conducting Master’s research on “Spatial and Temporal Variability of Selected Soil Hydraulic Properties under Different Land Use Systems in Tavua, Fiji,” affiliated with the ACIAR Project SLAM/2020/139. Research involves seasonal soil hydraulic property analysis using field data collection, laboratory soil analysis, and advanced measurement techniques such as double-ring infiltrometer and constant head permeameter. Findings are interpreted with statistical tools and presented through technical reports.