Dr. Zingore worked at TSBF-CIAT to implement regional projects that developed principles for improving management of fertilizers and organic nutrient resources within crop-livestock farming systems in sub-Saharan Africa. He worked extensively with farmer groups, input suppliers and other stakeholders to develop innovations, build capacity, and promote information exchange on soil fertility management practices for enhancing productivity of agriculture in Africa.

Prior to joining APNI, Dr. Zingore was Director of the sub-Saharan Africa Program for the International Plant Nutrition Institute (IPNI). In this role, Shamie established the IPNI regional program and led IPNI’s research for development initiatives to promote scientific information on sustainable plant nutrition and soil fertility management. He established and coordinated collaborative research programs with various international organization, national research and extension systems, Universities, development agencies and with IPNI’s global programs.