Urban farming makes a substantial influence on the household economy of the urban poor especially in developing countries. Urban soil the hot spot of urban farming is a natural sink for contaminants especially the potentially ...

Increase in food supply has led to the generation of high quantities of wastes from agricultural products. Globally, 40-50% of food wastes arise from fruits, cereals and vegetables. Wastes from agricultural food products ...

Forests in the world have immense importance ranging from productive to ecological services. Ecologically, forests are the world's largest water towers. They regulate hydrological cycles, pollution, and contribute to climate ...

Variability in climate has in recent decades caused adverse impacts on natural and human systems all over the world. Based on the most recent available projections, Kenya will be severely threatened by the direct and ...

Globally, there are over 45,000 large dams with Africa having more than 1,300 dams constructed mainly to generate hydroelectric power, facilitate irrigation and supply water to municipalities. However, dams are associated ...

Rice production is mainly carried out in wetlands, and which are a major source of livelihood for many people practicing farming globally, Africa and specifically in Rwanda. Presently, there is limited literature on the ...

Degradation of the world's forests has been increasing due to human induced activities. As the world population continues to increase so is degradation. Natural regeneration of indigenous trees seedlings is the most effective ...

As a result of rapid urbanization in developing countries, majority of urban residents live in slums often characterized by lack of basic services, such as water and sanitation. The urban poor often use shallow pit latrines ...

Climate variability is a global phenomenon that is posing threat to roads infrastructure in agricultural sector. Like other parts of the world, African region is said to be vulnerable due to its geographical location and ...

Newcastle disease is an infection of domestic poultry and other bird species caused by Avian Paramyxovirus Type 1 virus. A highly contagious and often-severe disease that occurs globally and causes devastating losses in ...