Noel Hernandez

Managed corn and rice operations across CALABARZON, MIMAROPA and Bicol, overseeing field and trade promoters, trial assistants, and budget allocations to meet operational targets.

Directed agricultural operations for rice, vegetables, fruits and landscaping including production planning, budget management, pest control and postharvest logistics to achieve yield and quality targets.

Led agronomic strategy and technical support for digital clustered rice farming, advising on varieties, nutrient and pest management, and managing agronomist teams and farmer engagement to maximize yields.

Managed contract growing operations for hybrid rice across clusters, overseeing field staff, quality and food-safety compliance (FSSC/Halal/ISO), training, and operational data analysis to meet production standards.

Managed arable and plantation farming operations (alfalfa, wheat, corn, Rhodes grass, vegetables), supervised staff and equipment maintenance, conducted soil/water/tissue analyses and input trials to optimize production.

Supervised research and verification trials for vegetable production in greenhouse and open field, prepared technical reports and fertilizer recommendations, and conducted farmer trainings and technology dissemination.

Conducted environmental assessments including soil fertility analysis and community impact evaluations, prepared assessment modules and final mission reports with mitigation recommendations.

Supported teaching materials preparation and basic beekeeping tasks in support of university courses and extension activities.

Assisted in beehive maintenance, honey harvesting and extraction, and led participant management during beekeeping trainings to support academic extension activities.

Activities and societies: Beekeeper (Institute of Biological Science), Student Assistant/Apprentice Beekeeper

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture with a major in Soil Science focused on soil fertility, crop nutrition and related agronomic practices.