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Impacts of agricultural trade and market liberalization of food security in developing countries: comparative study of Kenya and Zambia
(2010-09)The introduction of agricultural reforms has debatable effects on food security in developing countries. This research investigates how such effects influenced maize supply in two developing countries which were among ... -
Potential role of corporate social responsibility in poverty alleviation among contract sugarcane farmers in the Nzoia sugarbelt, Bungoma, Kenya
(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 ... -
Expression of trypanotolerance in N’Dama x Boran crosses under field challenge in relation to N’Dama genome content
(BMC, 2011)Background: Animal trypanosomosis in sub-Saharan Africa is a major obstacle to livestock based agriculture. Control relies on drugs with increasing incidence of multiple-drug resistance. A previous mapping experiment ... -
Improving soil nutrients and water management to increase crop yield for enhanced livelihoods of small scale farmers in semi-arid eastern Kenya
(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 ... -
Decomposition and Nitrogen Release Rates of Buried Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) Residue in a Mollic Phaeozem of Njoro, Kenya
(2010)Synchronization of nutrient release from organic material and nutrient uptake requires a better understanding of plant residue decomposition kinetics. A field experiment was consequently conducted, at field 7 research ... -
Effect of a cowpea intercrop on maize yield and nutrient use efficiency in the coastal lowlands and semi-arid parts of Kenya
(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 ... -
Improving water storage in soils to enhance nutrient use efficiency and crop yields for enhanced livelihoods of small scale farmers in semi-arid eastern Kenya
(2012)The current food situation in Kenya is alarming so that food is extremely expensive for the larger Kenyan population. This is largely due to the frequent droughts in the country and especially because more than 80% of ... -
Development of Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) value chain under Governments of Kenya, Germany and Israel trilateral arrangement for increased aquaculture production and conservation of dwindling stocks of Lake Victoria, Kenya
(2013-10)Combining agriculture initiatives and income generation or wealth creation has been a major challenge in the African continent. The overall aim of Kenya, under the Vision 2030 Economic Pillar, is to promote economic growth ... -
Economic Evaluation of Locally Available Inputs for Soil Fertility Replenishment in the Smallholder Farming Systems of Meru South District, Kenya
(2006-07)Declining land productivity is a major problem facing smallholder farmers in Kenya today. This decline is a result of reduced soil fertility status, which is caused by continuous cultivation of soils without adequate ... -
Nitrogen uptake and use efficiency as affected by soil organic matter status in Embu, Kabete and Maseno, Kenya
(2003)Nitrogen (N) is the nutrient most limiting to crop production and effective management is inevitable to minimizeits losses through the many pathways. Nitrogen uptake and use efficiency as affected by soil organic matter ... -
Effects Of Substituting Maize With Rice-milling By-products In Commercial Layer Chicken Diets
(2011)Inadequacy of high quality and reasonably priced poultry feeds constitute major challenges to the development of a vibrant poultry industry. Maize and its by-products are the main energy sources used in the manufacture of ... -
Training needs in soil fertility management for farmers and extension workers in central highlands of Kenya
(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 ... -
Promotion of Leguminous Plants and Organic Inputs for Improving Soil Productivity in smallholder Farms of Central Highlands of Kenya
(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 ... -
Soil properties effects and management of organic residues to improve C sequestration, reduce N losses and improve crop yield
(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 ... -
Use of leguminous shrubs for soil fertility improvement in sub-humid highlands of Kenya
(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 ...
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Impacts of agricultural trade and market liberalization of food security in developing countries: comparative study of Kenya and Zambia
(2010-09)The introduction of agricultural reforms has debatable effects on food security in developing countries. This research investigates how such effects influenced maize supply in two developing countries which were among ... -
Potential role of corporate social responsibility in poverty alleviation among contract sugarcane farmers in the Nzoia sugarbelt, Bungoma, Kenya
(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 ... -
Expression of trypanotolerance in N’Dama x Boran crosses under field challenge in relation to N’Dama genome content
(BMC, 2011)Background: Animal trypanosomosis in sub-Saharan Africa is a major obstacle to livestock based agriculture. Control relies on drugs with increasing incidence of multiple-drug resistance. A previous mapping experiment ... -
Improving soil nutrients and water management to increase crop yield for enhanced livelihoods of small scale farmers in semi-arid eastern Kenya
(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 ... -
Decomposition and Nitrogen Release Rates of Buried Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) Residue in a Mollic Phaeozem of Njoro, Kenya
(2010)Synchronization of nutrient release from organic material and nutrient uptake requires a better understanding of plant residue decomposition kinetics. A field experiment was consequently conducted, at field 7 research ... -
Effect of a cowpea intercrop on maize yield and nutrient use efficiency in the coastal lowlands and semi-arid parts of Kenya
(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 ... -
Improving water storage in soils to enhance nutrient use efficiency and crop yields for enhanced livelihoods of small scale farmers in semi-arid eastern Kenya
(2012)The current food situation in Kenya is alarming so that food is extremely expensive for the larger Kenyan population. This is largely due to the frequent droughts in the country and especially because more than 80% of ... -
Development of Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) value chain under Governments of Kenya, Germany and Israel trilateral arrangement for increased aquaculture production and conservation of dwindling stocks of Lake Victoria, Kenya
(2013-10)Combining agriculture initiatives and income generation or wealth creation has been a major challenge in the African continent. The overall aim of Kenya, under the Vision 2030 Economic Pillar, is to promote economic growth ... -
Economic Evaluation of Locally Available Inputs for Soil Fertility Replenishment in the Smallholder Farming Systems of Meru South District, Kenya
(2006-07)Declining land productivity is a major problem facing smallholder farmers in Kenya today. This decline is a result of reduced soil fertility status, which is caused by continuous cultivation of soils without adequate ... -
Nitrogen uptake and use efficiency as affected by soil organic matter status in Embu, Kabete and Maseno, Kenya
(2003)Nitrogen (N) is the nutrient most limiting to crop production and effective management is inevitable to minimizeits losses through the many pathways. Nitrogen uptake and use efficiency as affected by soil organic matter ... -
Effects Of Substituting Maize With Rice-milling By-products In Commercial Layer Chicken Diets
(2011)Inadequacy of high quality and reasonably priced poultry feeds constitute major challenges to the development of a vibrant poultry industry. Maize and its by-products are the main energy sources used in the manufacture of ... -
Training needs in soil fertility management for farmers and extension workers in central highlands of Kenya
(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 ... -
Promotion of Leguminous Plants and Organic Inputs for Improving Soil Productivity in smallholder Farms of Central Highlands of Kenya
(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 ... -
Soil properties effects and management of organic residues to improve C sequestration, reduce N losses and improve crop yield
(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 ... -
Use of leguminous shrubs for soil fertility improvement in sub-humid highlands of Kenya
(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 ... -
Effects of phosphorus sources on soybean yield in central highlands of Kenya
(2012)Farmers in Central highland Kenya continue to experience depressed land productivity and incomes mainly due to their farms’ low soil fertility status. Fertilizer costs have remained high beyond the reach of many farmers. ... -
Improving Soil Properties Through Use of Unburnt Local Limes in Acidic Soils of Burera District, Rwanda
(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 ... -
Banana Farming in Kenya: Options for Rejuvenating Productivity
(Ruforum, 2010)Bananas constitute an important component of farm enterprises in the mid altitudes of central and eastern provinces of Kenya. In recent years the crop has steadily gained importance over traditional cash crops, e.g. ... -
Determinants of Adoption and Utilisation of Integrated Soil Fertility Management by Small Holders in Central Kenya
(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 ... -
Soil fertility management using organic and inorganic inputs in the central highlands of Kenya
(2008-11)An integrated soil fertility management (ISFM) initiative was started in the central highlands of Kenya in 2003 with an objective to introduce, evaluate and promote adoption of ISFM technologies with farmers’ participation. ...
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