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Comparative effects of lime and organic materials on selected soil chemical properties and nutrient uptake by maize in an acid soil
(Scholars Research Library, 2011)
The use of phosphate fertilizers and lime to mitigate P deficiencies and Al toxicities in Kenya has not been effective due to their high cost. Organic materials (OMs) are therefore being tested as cheaper alternatives but ...
Management of organic inputs in East Africa: A review of current knowledge and future challenges
(Scholars Research Library, 2011)
Organic inputs in Africa are used mainly as sources of crop nutrients but most of the ones available on the farms such as crop residues, animal manures and composts are of low quality and insufficient quantity. Proper ...
Modelling of lactation curves of dairy cows based on monthly test day milk yield records under inconsistent milk recording scenarios
(Cambridge University Press, 2011-11-01)
The objective of this study was to describe the lactation curve of dairy cattle in Kenya using a suitable lactation function in order to facilitate inclusion of partial lactations in national dairy cattle evaluation and ...
Technical efficiency among the bulrush millet producers in Kenya
(Academic Journals, 2011-08-18)
South Rift Valley, which has some of the highest poverty levels in Kenya would greatly benefit from increased production of bulrush millet as it will both improve the diet and contribute to household income. Though south ...
Gender aspect in adoption of commercial poultry production among peri-urban farmers in Kericho Municipality, Kenya
(Academic Journals, 2011-07-30)
The main objective of this study was to assess the extent of gender effects on adoption of intensive commercial poultry production system by peri-urban farmers. The sample frame was divided into two strata made up of ...
Economic analysis of soil fertility restoration options in potato bean of gardening intercropping in south rift, Kenya
(Academic Journals, 2011-09-26)
Soil fertility management options to restore soil fertility depletion have been developed and these consist of inorganic and organic fertilizer applications. However, the adoption rates by smallholder farmers for these ...
Effect of PREP-PAC application on soil properties, maize, and legume yields in a Ferralsol of Western Kenya
(Taylor & Francis Group, 2011-11-01)
High rates of soil depletion, food insecurity, and poverty are widespread in western Kenya, which calls for urgent and affordable solutions. A field experiment was carried out during 2003 short rains and 2004 long rains ...
Methane emissions from riverine and swampy coastal wetlands: influence of open and macrophyte‐infested areas
(Blackwell Publishing Ltd, 2011-11)
he atmospheric concentration of methane (CH4) exerts a strong influence on the global climate. Notably, wetlands are important CH4 sources, whose emission represents an ecosystem process depending on such wetland characteristics ...
A participatory approach to the evaluation of the efficiency of animal recording practices based on institutional analysis and development framework
(Cambridge University Press, 2011-02-01)
Animal recording is an interactive process that involves several practices. The efficiency of the process is essential to ensure the utility of outcomes necessary for sustainable participation. Most evaluation approaches ...