Resumo
I hold a Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Sciences from Universidade Católica de Moçambique and a Master's degree in Crop Science from Africa University. I am currently in the second year of a Master's degree in Business Administration at Universidade Católica de Moçambique. With 12 years of solid experience in the agricultural sector, I have built my career with a strong focus on sustainable production and operational efficiency, working across horticulture and fruit production, particularly in Macadamia, Avocado, and Litchi production. I began my professional journey at Companhia de Vanduzi, where for three years I served as an Agronomist and Irrigation Manager, strengthening my technical expertise in field management, irrigation systems, and production optimization. For the past nine years, I have been working at Macs in Moz, where I am responsible for Integrated Pest Management and the production of Macadamia and Avocado. Throughout this period, I have led strategies aimed at increasing productivity, ensuring effective phytosanitary control, and implementing best agricultural practices aligned with international standards. My technical background combined with business management studies allows me to bring an integrated agribusiness perspective blending deep agronomic expertise with strategic and managerial competencies. I am fluent in Portuguese and English, with strong leadership skills, decision-making ability, and a results-driven mindset.
Perfil Público link: Hortencio Laudane
Dados Profissionais
Indústria
Experiência: 12 anos
Educação
Educação
UCM - Universidade Católica de Moçambique
MBA professional skilled in strategy, finance, business growth, leadership, investment appraisal, risk management, data-driven decisions, and performance optimization to drive organizational success
Africa University
Cursei no Zimbabwe, na Africa University o mestraem Crop Production
Universidade Catolica de Mocambique
Hortencio Laudane is an Agricultural Science professional with a Master’s degree in Crop Production from Africa University and a Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Science from Universidade Católica de Moçambique. He is currently pursuing an MBA (Year 2) at Universidade Católica de Moçambique. My academic background combines agricultural expertise with business management, equipping me with the skills to contribute effectively to sustainable agricultural development and agribusiness leadership.
Experiência
Assistant production manager
Macs in Moz SA
Responsible for overseeing and coordinating technical production operations to ensure high productivity, crop health, and operational efficiency. Key Responsibilities: Monitoring and managing phytosanitary control programs, including pest and disease identification, assessment, and implementation of effective control measures. Planning and supervising spraying programs and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies. Managing irrigation systems to ensure optimal water use efficiency and healthy crop development. Coordinating planting activities and the establishment of new orchards. Calibrating, operating, and conducting preventive maintenance of agricultural machinery and equipment. Providing technical support for strategic decision-making to improve yield, sustainability, and operational performance.
Agronomo
Companhia de Vanduzi SA
I worked for 3 years at Companhia de Vanduzi SA, an agricultural company specialized in the production and export of a wide range of horticultural crops, including baby corn, chili pepper, papaya, asparagus, broccoli, bird’s eye chili (piri-piri), tomatoes, and fresh herbs. I served as an Agronomist, responsible for developing and implementing technical recommendations related to: Phytosanitary control (monitoring pests and diseases, and defining prevention and control strategies); Irrigation management (planning and optimizing water use efficiency); Fertilization programs (designing crop-specific nutrient management plans according to growth stages). Additionally, I was responsible for large-scale compost production, ensuring quality control of the process, monitoring key technical parameters, and managing its strategic application in the production fields. Finally, I coordinated the Research & Development (R&D) Department, leading agronomic trials and continuous improvement projects aimed at increasing productivity, enhancing product quality, and improving production efficiency, in alignment with export market standards.
