GILBERT CHERUIYOT
Agricultural Professional | Animal Health Practitioner
Kericho, KE.About
Highly motivated Agricultural Professional and Animal Health Practitioner with a Distinction in General Agriculture, adept at field enumeration, data collection, and community engagement. Proven ability to conduct detailed livestock surveys, maintain data integrity, and communicate effectively across diverse rural communities, directly aligning with the requirements for an Enumerator position. Committed to accurate record-keeping, ethical respondent engagement, and delivering high-quality results in demanding field environments.
Work
Haifam Enterprise Limited
|Agricultural Field Officer
Kenya
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Summary
Led field operations, conducted farmer support, and managed data for agricultural productivity and welfare.
Highlights
Conducted regular field visits to monitor crop and farm conditions, identifying pest, disease, and welfare challenges, and recommending appropriate interventions.
Supported farmers in best agricultural practices, advising on soil management, fertilizer application, and sustainable land use techniques, improving farming techniques and outcomes.
Maintained detailed field records, documenting farm observations, input usage, and field findings to support evidence-based decision-making for improved agricultural results.
Collaborated with farm supply networks to ensure timely access to agricultural inputs and solutions, effectively addressing crop and livestock challenges.
Adapted recommendations to evolving farm conditions and adjusted guidance to optimize productivity outcomes, enhancing resilience and output.
Toror Tea Factory Ltd.
|Extension Services Intern
Kenya
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Summary
Optimized crop health and yield quality through soil analysis and pest control strategies while assisting in tea processing and quality management.
Highlights
Conducted comprehensive soil analysis and implemented effective pest control strategies, optimizing crop health and yield quality.
Assisted in tea processing and quality management, ensuring strict compliance with established agricultural and production standards.
Collaborated effectively with field teams to deliver farmer education on sustainable and best-practice farming techniques, enhancing community knowledge and adoption.
Education
Kisii National Polytechnic
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Certificate
Animal Health
Rift Valley National Polytechnic
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Diploma
General Agriculture
Grade: Distinction
Kapsoit Secondary School
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Certificate
Secondary Education
Ogirgir Primary School
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Certificate
Primary Education
Languages
English
Kiswahili
Certificates
Certificate of Completion - Coffee Farming
Issued By
Coffee Research Institute & New KPCU
Skills
Farmer Education
Project Coordination
Regulatory Compliance
Record Keeping & Data Entry
Rural Community Communication
Confidentiality & Data Integrity
Data Analysis
Field Planning & Travel Coordination
Report Writing & Progress Tracking
Pest & Disease Recognition
Soil & Crop Management
Agricultural Practices
Quality Control
Data Collection & Field Surveys
Digital Tools (Smartphones/Tablets)
Livestock Knowledge (Feeding, Breeding, Disease)
Interviewing & Respondent Engagement
Animal Health & Welfare
Interests
Sustainable farming
Community agriculture
Animal welfare advocacy
Hands-on farming
References
Mrs. Betty Koech
Field Service Coordinator, P.O. Box 390-20200, Kericho, +254 726 967502