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Effects of Supply Chain Management Practices on Competitive Advantage and Organizational Performance of the Dairy Processing Firms in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)
Under capacity, utilization has profound effects on the efficiency, flexibility and responsiveness of the dairy processing firms in Kenya. Further, under capacity utilization has negatively impacted the competitiveness ...
Production of Organic Fertilizer from Black Soldier Fly Frass for Improved Soil Health and Maize Productivity in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)
Use of organic wastes for Black soldier fly (BSF) farming presents an avenue that could contribute to improved crop yield and sustainable soil health. A major waste from BSF farming is frass which, however, generates organic ...
Identification of Stem End Rot Fungal Pathogens on Avocado Fruits and Efficiency of Fungicides and Trichoderma spp. in Murang’a County, kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)
Avocado (Persea americana Mill.) is a commercially important fruit cultivated in
tropical and sub-tropical climates. In Kenya the fruit is cultivated for both local
and export market, significantly contributing to the ...
Pyramiding of Genes Conferring Resistance to Coffee Berry Disease Using Marker Assisted Selection
(Kenyatta University, 2021)
The epidemics of Coffee Berry Disease (CBD), caused by Colletotrichum kahawae, destroy up to 80% of the crop on susceptible varieties if not controlled. CBD control using fungicides increases production cost and environmental ...
Impact of Improved Sorghum Varieties on Poverty Reduction among Rural Farming Households in Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)
Poverty alleviation and attainment of food security are among the major concerns facing majority of households in arid and semi-arid land areas of Kenya. The Government of Kenya in partnership with other sector stakeholders ...