Results-driven Agronomist with 4+ years of experience in climate-smart agriculture and rural development. Recognized by the German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS) for leadership in climate resiliency. Expert in bridging the gap between agricultural technology and smallholder empowerment, with a focus on sustainable transition management, social enterprises, youth/women inclusion, and knowledge transfer.
Übersicht
5
5
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Berufserfahrung
Agricultural Intern
Kartoffelhof Wipijewski
Boos
2025.04 - 2025.09
Crop Production: Managed potato cultivation cycles including seeding, pest/disease control, and crop rotation.
Agri-Engineering: Operated mechanical harvesting equipment (Grimme) and maintained farm machinery.
Animal Husbandry: Managed chicken layer units, including egg production, feed mix formulation, and feed crop cultivation.
Economics & Marketing: Assisted in production economics analysis and direct sales/marketing of farm produce.
Agricultural Production Advisor
Kedasha Agrosolutions
Bondo
2023.01 - 2025.03
Women & Youth Empowerment: Facilitated revenue growth for women's groups (200+ members) from Ksh 30K to Ksh 100K through climate-controlled greenhouse transitions.
Knowledge Transfer: Organized Farmer Field Schools and created educational materials for 500+ rural farmers on sustainable practices.
Sustainability: Established model farms and launched pre-planting boot camps to increase adoption of soil testing and nutrient management.
Farm Supervisor
Jolil Farm
Muhoroni
2021.07 - 2022.12
Sustainable Transition: Led the farm's transition to organic production and designed a hydroponics unit with Greenponics, boosting production by 85%.
Climate Action: Integrated solar-powered water pumping systems to enhance irrigation efficiency and climate resilience.
Junior Crop Consultant
Lagran Company Limited
Kiambu
2021.01 - 2021.06
Optimized crop production for export-contract herb farmers, achieving a 70% yield increase through technical advisory and soil analysis.
Ausbildung
Master of Farm Management - Sustainable Farm Management and Agricultural Transition
Weihenstephan-Triesdorf University of Applied Sciences (HSWT)
2025.04 - 2026.02
Bachelors of Science - Agriculture
Pwani University
Kilifi, Kenya
2016 - 2021.01
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
St. Pius Uriri Boy's High School
Migori
2012.01 - 2015.01
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education -
Glory Academy
Migori
2000.01 - 2011.01
Kompetenzen
Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA)
Organic Transition
Waste Management (BSF systems)
Carbon Sequestration
Agri-Engineering (Grimme)
Hydroponics
EX-ACT (FAO)
Microsoft Office Suite
Data Analysis
Stakeholder Management
Capacity Building
Community Engagement for Women/Youth
Flexible
Team work
Creative
Engagement and proactive
Team player
MS 365
Communication skills
Sprachen
English
Fließend (C2)
C2
Swahili
Fachkundig (C1)
C1
German
Grundlagen (A2)
A2
Benutzerdefiniert
linkedin.com/in/david-owuor
Hobbys
Reading
Cycling
Public speaking
cycling
Hiking
Traveling
Cultural Exchange
Zertifizierung
Certificate in Englisch
Certificate in Deutchs (A1|A2)
Zeitleiste
Agricultural Intern
Kartoffelhof Wipijewski
2025.04 - 2025.09
Master of Farm Management - Sustainable Farm Management and Agricultural Transition
Weihenstephan-Triesdorf University of Applied Sciences (HSWT)