Lilian Parsheyio

Training potato farmers on importance of soil testing before application of fertilizer, thus helping farmers improve their yields, which consequently increased sales of Yara fertilizer in the region. Proficient in soil sampling and soil testing including determination of soil pH. Conducted pilot farming of potatoes to assess the impact of Yara proprietary fertilizers on potato yield.

Marketing Representative - Yara International ASA - Narok, Kenya

(2020-12 - 2021-09)

• Training potato farmers on importance of soil testing before application of fertilizer, thus helping farmers improve their yields, which consequently increased sales of Yara fertilizer in the region.
• Proficient in soil sampling and soil testing including determination of soil pH.
• Conducted pilot farming of potatoes to assess the impact of Yara proprietary fertilizers on potato yield.
• Linked farmers to Yara fertilizer distributors in Narok County, thus improving the sales and profits of the company.
• Sensitized and trained farmers on correct disposal procedure for farm chemicals and fertilizer waste.

Industrial Attachment - Flamingo Horticulture Farm - Naivasha, Kenya

(2019-01 - 2019-04)

• Caried out integrated pest management to control pests on Rose flower for example introducing ladybeetle to control aphids and use of pheromones to trap whiteflies males.
• Insect breeding: Breeding of Phytoseiulus persimilis for control of red spider mites
• Biological disease control
• Fertigation of horticultural crops.
• Scouting to assess pests and diseases on the farm.
• Harvesting and packaging of vegetables and flowers for exports.
• Data collection and recording on daily production of the farm.
• Farm and academic report writing.

Bachelor of Science - Agribusiness Management - University of Embu (2016-09 - 2020-04)

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E) - Sacred Hill Girl's High School (2011-02 - 2015-11)