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Farm diversification benefits and technology choice: A case of the coffee-banana farming system in Central Uganda
(African Journal of Agricultural Research, 2023)
Diversification has been argued to be the future of small farms and more so in developing countries
given its benefits to mitigating against risk, increase economic and social benefits. This study was built
on an earlier ...
Genetic and non-genetic factors influencing KLH binding natural antibodies and specific antibody response to Newcastle disease in Kenyan chicken populations
(Wiley Online Library, 2023)
This study aimed at investigating the influence of genetic and non-genetic factors
on immune traits to inform on possibilities of genetic improvement of disease
resistance traits in local chicken of Kenya. Immune traits ...
Association among Cases of Women with first degree Family History of Diabetes Mellitus, Previous Macrosomia and Preterm Births, and Pregnancy Weight Gain at Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital, Nairobi City
(Wiley, 2023)
Thisstudyinvestigatedtheeffectofbioflocandgreenwaterconditionsonthesurvival,growth,reproductivetraits,andfattyacidcompositionofthebrineshrimpArtemiafranciscana.Artemiawasculturedinglassjarsusingthreereplicatedtreatments, ...
Determinants of fish farmers’ awareness of insect-based aquafeeds in Kenya; the case of black soldier fly larvae meal
(Cogent, 2023-03-09)
It is evident from scientific studies that black soldier fly larvae can replace the widely used fishmeal, which is costly and unsustainable for smallholder farmers, in aquafeeds. The purpose of this study was to evaluate ...
The use of phosphate rocks in East Africa: A review
(Indian journals, 2023-04-06)
The use of locally available phosphate rock (PR) has often been proposed as a cheaper alternative to the more expensive superphosphate fertilizers to alleviate severe phosphorus deficiencies that threaten food security in ...
The role of indigenous knowledge in fisheries resource management for aquaculture development: A case study of the Kenyan Lake Victoria region
(Wiley, 2023)
Indigenous knowledge is critical in the conservation of wild fish genetic resources
and consequent development of fish seed for improved aquaculture production. Local
fisher communities rely on aquatic resources mainly ...
Maize From Push-Pull Technology (PPT): Can the Produce Be Differentiated?
(Maseno University, 2023)
Maize is a major staple food in East Africa region with the potential to solve the region's food security and
nutrition challenges. The crop is however faced with several biotic and abiotic stressors that resulting to
pre ...
COVID-19 disruptions and pivoting in SMEs in the hidden middle of Kenya’s potato and fish value chains
(Wageningen Academic, 2023)
Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Kenya were severely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and
restrictions put in place to contain it. This study assesses the impact of these restrictions on the midstream
of the potato ...
A Mini-Review of the Economic Aspects of Fish Cage Farming In Lake Victoria
(Research Gate, 2023)
In recent years, governments, researchers and policy makers
have encouraged the use of net cages for fish production in an effort
to increase aquaculture production by utilizing the enormous natu-
ral waters on the ...