Joseph Ombiro Nyakeraka
Farm Manager
Kisii
Summary
Compassionate, dedicated, and results-oriented graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture from The University of Kabianga, demonstrating a strong passion for all aspects of agriculture. Extensive field experience in plant and animal production includes land preparation, planting, weeding, harvesting, and storage of diverse farm produce. A reliable team player with strong ethical values and a disciplined approach, committed to delivering high-quality services that drive success in agricultural endeavors. Eager to contribute expertise to foster sustainable agricultural practices and enhance productivity.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Farm Manager
Twin Rivers Farm Limited
01.2024 - Current
- I currently work in this company and my main responsibilities are to ensure that all the farm are moving smoothly right from feeding of the cattle (Friesian breed), milking them in a systematic way, storing the milk in the coolers and also ensuring the cattle are healthy.
Team Supervisor
Boka Banana Farm
01.2022 - 01.2023
- I was given the role of ensuring that the bananas brought were safely offloaded and well stored by my team members. I was given the responsibility of ensuring my team worked smoothly with no chaos as we had other teams too.
- During that period I learnt so many things including teamwork and how how to supervise a group of people, ways of banana preservation and different ways of adding value to bananas.
An Intern
Kenya Agricultural & Livestock Research Organization
01.2021 - 01.2022
- During this period I specifically covered the following areas:
- Horticulture section (soil sterilization, nursery plants, hardening, gross margin analysis, vegetable propagation, value addition, sales and marketing).
- Livestock management practices i.e Record keeping, paddock management, fish management, Bee keeping and gross margin analysi.
- Crop pathology (Crop diseases and their control measures).
- Farm Management (handling farm machinery, stock taking of crop harvests and enterprise cost reduction).
- Administration Section (General administration in the organization).
Education
BSc. - Agriculture
University of Kabianga
01-2020
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - KCSE
Taranganya Boys Highschool
01-2015
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education - KCPE
Bosire Academy
01-2011
Skills
Proficient in basic computer applications
Strong communication skills (fluent English)
Overseeing employees
Farm operations
Performance management
Seed purchasing
Farm equipment operation
Harvest scheduling
Crop management
Soil fertility analysis
Pest control strategies
Team leadership
Decision-making
Strategic planning
Operations management
References
- GEORGE, KERE, Head of Department, School of Agriculture and Biotechnology, gmbira@kabianga.ac.ke, +254 703985461, University of Kabianga, KERICHO, KENYA, 2030-20200, P. O. Box: 2030-20200
- JOSIAH, MOGAKA, Supervisor KALRO KISII, kari.kisii@kari.org, 0202122762, KALRO KISII (Food Crops Research Institute), KISII, KENYA, 523-40200, P.O Box 523-40200
- JOEL, CHEPKWONY, Lab Technician, kchepkvony@kabianga.ac.ke, +254 724421717, University of Kabianga, KERICHO, KENYA, 2030-20200, P. O. Box: 2030-20200
- Geoffrey, Miyaba, Director, +254 725318120, Bosire Academy
Interests
Teaching local people and the community new agriculture techniques, Listening to music and watching movies, Reading journals and novels
CAREER OBJECTIVE
To actively contribute in promoting healthy Agricultural practices and being able to embrace new technologies in the Agricultural sector to make work easier thereby eradicating hunger and poverty.
Timeline
Farm Manager
Twin Rivers Farm Limited
01.2024 - Current
Team Supervisor
Boka Banana Farm
01.2022 - 01.2023
An Intern
Kenya Agricultural & Livestock Research Organization
01.2021 - 01.2022
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - KCSE
Taranganya Boys Highschool
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education - KCPE
Bosire Academy
BSc. - Agriculture
University of Kabianga