Associate Professor Siaka Diarra brings over 30 years of extensive academic and research experience in animal science, agriculture, and environmental sustainability to his role as Director of Pacific Agri-Enviro Consultants. His expertise spans animal nutrition, feed formulation, sustainable livestock production, exploring alternative feed resources, and promoting animal welfare practices.

Professional Experience: Currently an Associate Professor at the University of the South Pacific Fiji, Diarra has held leadership roles such as serving as the Editor of the Journal of South Pacific Agriculture from 2013 to 2016, Acting Head of School of Agriculture and Food Technology 2019 - 2020. Prior to joining USP in 2012, he was a faculty member at the University of Maiduguri in Nigeria.

His diverse background includes supervising graduate students, publishing extensively in peer-reviewed journals, and consulting on projects related to animal science, agribusiness, and environmental conservation across Africa and the Pacific region.

Academic Credentials:

• B.Sc. Agriculture (Animal Husbandry), Mali
• M.Sc. Animal Production and Management, University of Maiduguri, Nigeria
• PGD Education, National Teachers' Institute, Nigeria
• PhD Animal Science (Monogastric Nutrition) Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Nigeria

Key Qualifications:

• Skilled in research, animal science, teaching, animal husbandry, and leadership
• Expertise in utilizing enzymes to reduce environmental impact of livestock nutrient excretion
• Knowledge of promoting sustainable animal welfare practices in production systems
• Specialization in alternative feed resources for poultry and swine
• Interdisciplinary experience in agriculture, environmental science, and business

Professional Affiliations:

• Animal Science Association of Nigeria (ASAN)
• World Poultry Science Association (WPSA)
• Japan Poultry Science Association (JPSA)
• Fiji Institute of Agricultural Science (FIAS)

Language Proficiency: Bambara, French, English, Hausa

As Director of Pacific Agri-Enviro Consultants, Siaka Diarra combines his technical knowledge, passion for sustainability, and business acumen to guide the company in providing innovative solutions to agricultural and environmental challenges faced by clients across the Pacific Islands.