2nd biennial international conference on enhancing sustainable agricultural production and marketing systems

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dc.contributor.authorWanjohi, Waceke J.
dc.contributor.authorWilly, Daniel Kyalo
dc.contributor.authorNguhiu, Purity
dc.contributor.authorGichaga, Cyrus
dc.date.accessioned2018-01-18T08:46:25Z
dc.date.available2018-01-18T08:46:25Z
dc.date.issued2016-11
dc.description2nd biennial international conference held between 29th November to 2nd December 2016 at Business and Student Services Center, Kenyatta University. Edited by Waceke Wanjohi, Daniel Kyalo Willy, Purity Nguhiu and Cyrus Gichagaen_US
dc.description.abstractPREFACE The agricultural sector remains a key pillar to economic development in SubSaharan Africa and other developing regions. In Kenya for instance, agriculture is one of the key sectors, accounting for 25% of the gross domestic product (GDP). The sector also accounts for 65 per cent of Kenya’s total exports and provides more than 18% and 75% of formal and informal employment respectively. The growth of the national economy is therefore highly correlated with agricultural growth and development. The sector is however faced by a battery of challenges, limiting its potential to play this critical role. The challenges include limited use of modern agricultural technologies extreme weather events, deterioration in soil fertility, post harvest losses and poor access to agricultural extension services. As a result of these challenges, agricultural productivity has been low and agriculture dependent households continue to be impoverished. It is therefore critical that efforts by the government of Kenya in collaboration with other key stakeholders such as research institutes, universities and other collaborators should focus on addressing these challenges. In line with this agenda, the School of Agriculture and Enterprise Development (SAED), Kenyatta University organizes a Biennial Conference every two years. This offers an opportunity to various stakeholders in Agricultural sector to share and exchange knowledge and experiences. The SAED Biennial conference also provides a platform for developing networks between individuals and institutions, through which capacity and expertise can be shared to spur development and address the challenges affecting the Agricultural sector. The second conference was organized in collaboration with World Vision Kenya. It brought various stake holders in agriculture from Kenya and other African countries. The deliberations centered on the theme “Enhancing sustainable agricultural production and marketing systems through science, technology and innovation”. We are therefore pleased to present the book of proceeding of the 2nd SAED Biennial Conference which was held form 29th November to 2nd December, 2016 at Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya. The conference received an overwhelming number of scientific papers cutting across varied themes. These papers are contained in this book of proceedings and therefore will be of interest to wide readership.en_US
dc.description.sponsorshipThe organizing committee wishes to sincerely appreciate the support from the management of Kenyatta University and World Vision-Kenya for their invaluable support during the planning and hosting of the conference.en_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://ir-library.ku.ac.ke/handle/123456789/18140
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherKenyatta Universityen_US
dc.subjecteconomic developmenten_US
dc.subjectAgricultureen_US
dc.title2nd biennial international conference on enhancing sustainable agricultural production and marketing systemsen_US
dc.typePresentationen_US
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