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Adaptation Mechanisms to Curb the Impacts of Climate (rainfall and temperature) Variability

Mucheru-Muna, M.; Mugwe, J. N.; Ngetich, F.; Mugendi, D.N.; Mairura, F.; Mugi, Esther (Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM), 2014)

Smallholder farmers in Tharaka and Kitui suffer the adverse effects of climate variability, especially variations in rainfall and temperatureThis has had a negative impact on agricultural production and is attributed to ...

Improving Soil Properties Through Use of Unburnt Local Limes in Acidic Soils of Burera District, Rwanda

Mugwe, J. N.; Nduwumuremyi, Athanase; Ruganzu, V. (RUFORUM, 2012)

This study was carried out at Rwerere Research Station located in the highlands of Buberuka, Rwanda. Three local limes (Musanze, Rusizi and Karongi) were evaluated in a randomized complete block design (RCBD)) experiment ...

The effect of education levels in dissemination of soil fertility management practices in the central highlands of Kenya

Mucheru-Muna, M.; Kimaru-Muchai, S. W.; Mugwe, J. N.; Kimemia, J. N.; Mugendi, D.N.; Macharia, J. M. (2011)

Inadequate links between researchers and farmers has resulted in a pitiful lack of take-up of research advances recommended to improve food security in the central highlands of Kenya. Access to timely and accurate information ...

Use of leguminous shrubs for soil fertility improvement in sub-humid highlands of Kenya

Mugwe, J. N.; Mugendi, D.N. (2006)

Declining crop productivity is a major challenge facing smallholder farmers in central highlands of Kenya. This decline is caused by continuous cultivation of soils without adequate addition of external inputs in form of ...

High Rainfall Variability & the role of water use efficient technologies in maize productivity: A pamphlet for use by Extension Personnel and Farmers in Mbeere Sub- County, Embu County

Mucheru-Muna, M.; Kisaka, M. Oscar; Mugwe, J. N.; Ngetich, F.; Mugendi, D.N.; Mairura, F. (Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM), 2014)

tillage practices with various surface management technologies under sub-soiling stabilizes yield over time as compared to use of surface management strategies alone. Partners: Regional Universities Forum for Capacity ...

Maize productivity as influenced by organic inputs and mineral fertilizer in a Nitisol soil in Meru South District

Mucheru-Muna, M.; Mugendi, D.N.; Pypers, P.; Mugwe, J. N.; Kung'u, J.B. (2010-08)

Declining land productivity is a major problem facing smallholder farmers in Kenya today. This decline primarily results from a reduction in soil fertility caused by continuous cultivation without adequate addition of ...

Promotion of Leguminous Plants and Organic Inputs for Improving Soil Productivity in smallholder Farms of Central Highlands of Kenya

Mugwe, J. N. (2002)

Declining soil and productivity is a major problem facing smallholder farmers in the central highlands of Kenya.This decline is caused by continuous cultivation of soils without adequate addition of external inputs in form ...

Training needs in soil fertility management for farmers and extension workers in central highlands of Kenya

Mugendi, D.N.; Macharia, J. M.; Mugwe, J. N.; Mucheru-Muna, M.; Mairura, S. F.; Kimani, S. K. (2012)

The objective of this study was to identify training requirements of farmers and extension agents for effective and enhanced uptake and utilization of these technologies in the central highlands of Kenya. The study was ...

Soil properties effects and management of organic residues to improve C sequestration, reduce N losses and improve crop yield

Mugwe, J. N.; Danga, B. O.; Mochoge, B. O.; Getenga, Z. (2010-09)

Rates of decomposition of organic materials in soil determine the amount of carbon (C) which is mineralized and released as CO2 versus the amount of C that is retained in various forms in the soil. Decomposition rates also ...

Determinants of Adoption and Utilisation of Integrated Soil Fertility Management by Small Holders in Central Kenya

Mugwe, J. N.; Mairura, F.; Kimaru-Muchai, S. W.; Mucheru-Muna, M.; Mugendi, D.N. (RUFORUM, 2012)

Per capita food production in Africa has been declining over the last two decades, contrary to global trends due to soil fertility decline. The study sought to determine factors that influence adoption and utilization of ...