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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 ... -
A Gendered Analysis of Perceived Risks of Commercial Oriented Smallholder Vegetable Farmers in Kilifi County, Kenya
(Journal of Economics and Sustainable Development, 2019)This paper examines the relationship between gender and perceived risks of commercial oriented smallholder farmers in Kilifi County. A sample of 332 smallholder vegetable farmers was selected from the study area. A 5- point ... -
Genetic diversity and population structure of Striga hermonthica populations from Kenya and Nigeria
(2017-10)Striga hermonthica is a parasitic weed that poses a serious threat to the production of economically important cereals in sub-Saharan Africa. The existence of genetic diversity within and between S. hermonthica populations ... -
Household nutritional knowledge, attitude and practices associated with consumption of wild fruits and vegetables in Acholi Sub-region of Northern Uganda.
(RUFORUM, 2016)Rural households mostly utilise wild fruits and vegetables as a supplement to household nutritional needs during lean seasons. However, nutritional benefits derived from a given food are influenced by nutritional knowledge, ... -
IMPACT OF ELECTRONIC TAXRREGISTERS ON REVENUE COLLECTION IN KERICHO, KENYA
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In vivo antidiabetic activity and safety in rats of Cissampelos pareira traditionally used in the management of diabetes mellitus in Embu County, Kenya
(2015)Cissampelos pareira Linn has been used traditionally in the management of several diseases including diabetes mellitus but its efficacy and safety after long term use is not scientifically evaluated. The aim of this study ... -
The influence of geographical area of production and nitrogenous fertiliser on yields and quality parameters of clonal tea
(Journal of Food, Agriculture & Environment, 2010)Variations in requirements for tea production in Kenya and factors controlling growth and production of secondary metabolites responsible for the quality parameters are indicative of the need for non-uniform recommendations. ... -
Influence of phosphorus on selected desmodium growth and nodulation parameters.
(Asian Research Publishing Network-ARPN, 2012)Phosphorus is known to affect growth and formation of nodules although its role in the process is less understood. Several workers have, however, related phosphorus nutrition with rhizabial activities in leguminous plants. ... -
Integrated pest and soil management to combat striga, stem borers and declining soil fertility in the Lake Victoria Basin
(Final Technical Report, 2005-04-20)Demonstrations with best-bet technologies for the control of Striga weed and stemborers and enhancement of soil fertility were initiated in the long rainy season (March to July) of 2003 in Kenya and Uganda and during the ... -
INTEGRATING CROP MANAGEMENT PRACTICES FOR STRIGA CONTROL
(2007)Striga spp. are pernicious pests of food crops in Africa for which an integrated control program is needed. An effective integrated program must have components that are adaptable to the biophysical and socio-economic ... -
Iodine agronomic biofortification of cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata) and cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L.) is effective under farmer field conditions
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute, 2019-12)Iodine (I) is an essential micronutrient, which plays a critical role in human metabolism. However, its concentration is known to be low in most soils, making it deficient in crops. With most I agronomic biofortification ... -
Isolation of rhizobacteria associated with maize and assessment of their potential for use in Striga hermonthica (Del.) Benth. suicidal germination
(2004-11-23)A screen-house pot experiment with commercial hybrid maize variety H511 was conducted at Kenya Sugar Research Foundation, Kisumu sub-station; Kenya. The experimental soil was infested with Striga hermonthica (Del.) Benth. ... -
The Level Of Corporate Dividend Payout To Stockholders: Does Optimal Dividend Policy Exist For Firms Quoted At The Nairobi Stock Exchange?
(International Business & Economics Research Journal (IBER), 2010-03-01)The objective of this study was to determine the level of corporate dividend payout to stockholders and establish if the optimal dividend policy exists for the firms quoted at the Nairobi Stock Exchange (NSE). An analysis ... -
Livelihood assessment of avocado growing in western Kenya and its socioeconomic implications using agricultural extension services
(2018-09-09)Avocado (Persia americana) is an important world crop. In Kenya, it has become a very important crop but its production is limited by several factors. Studies were conducted in the Lake Victoria Basin counties of Bunyala ... -
Livelihood strategies of resource-poor farmers in Striga-infested areas of western Kenya
(2008-11)Striga hermonthica (del) Benth is threatening rural livelihoods in western Kenya where maize is the major food and cash crop. Vulnerability analysis was conducted on a sample of 802 households in eight districts of ... -
Local chicken production in northern Uganda: Breeding practices and flock productivity
(RUFORUM, 2014)In Uganda, the local chicken population is estimated at 44 million and these chickens play an integral role in the smallholder farming systems. Contribution of local chicken in rural household economies is mainly limited ... -
Local knowledge and practices on use and management of edible insects in Lake Victoria basin, East Africa
(Wageningen Academic Publishers, 2017-06-16)Edible insects (EIs) provide an important food source in Africa, but their potential to improve livelihoods and environmental conservation is yet to be fully exploited. This study contributes towards enhancing the use of ... -
Long-term effects of fertility and hand-weeding on Striga in maize.
(1994)Tanzania has recently embarked into a period of liberalisation which is undoubtedly having an impact on the agricultural sector. The effects of liberalisation are feeding through to the animal feeds sector, which is ... -
Maize farmers perceptions towards organic soil management practices in Bungoma County, Kenya
(Maxwell Science Publication, 2013)The objective of the study was to evaluate maize farmers’ perceptions towards organic soil management practices in Bungoma County. A simple random sampling technique was used to select a sample of 650 smallholder farmers ... -
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 ...
