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Effect of a cowpea intercrop on maize yield and nutrient use efficiency in the coastal lowlands and semi-arid parts of Kenya

Mochoge, B. O.; Onwonga, Richard N. (1999)

To establish maize yield responses to N and P fertilizer and to manure, cowpeas were intercropped with maize in the drier zones of Kenya. The experiments were conducted over five seasons at six trial sites, in the coastal ...

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 ...

Improving soil nutrients and water management to increase crop yield for enhanced livelihoods of small scale farmers in semi-arid eastern Kenya

Mochoge, B. O.; Danga, B. O. (2010-09)

Food insecurity in Kenya is on the increase unless appropriate measures are taken. This is because nearly 80% of the land is arid to semi-arid and therefore not favorable for crop production using the current methods ...

Potential role of corporate social responsibility in poverty alleviation among contract sugarcane farmers in the Nzoia sugarbelt, Bungoma, Kenya

Waswa, F.; Netondo, G.; Maina, L.; Naisiko, T.; Wangamati, J. (Kenyatta University, 2009)

Although introduction of contract sugarcane farming was expected to alleviate poverty through increased income to farmers, it is widely acknowledged that poverty levels in western Kenya are still high. While the sugar ...