Browsing Faculty of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine (FAg / FVM) by Author "Ramisch, J"
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Characterization Of Smallholder Farm Typologies In Maize-Based Cropping Systems Of Central Kenya: Use Of Local And Technical Soil Quality Indicators
Macharia, JM; Kimani, SK; Kimenye, LN; Nyikal, RA; Ramisch, J; Esilaba, AO (2004)In recent years, integrated soil fertility management (ISFM) paradigm has emerged as the best strategy for different resource-poor smallholders to mitigate problems of food insecurity and poverty. This makes characterisation ... -
Economic Evaluation of Organic and Inorganic Resources for Recapitalizing Soil Fertility in Smallholder Maize-based Cropping Systems of Central Kenya
Ramisch, J; Nyikal, R A; Kimenye, L N; Kimani, S K; Macharia, J M (Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2006-08)Structural adjustments programs (SAPs) in the last two decades have eliminated all farm-support programs leading to low usage of fertilizers by Kenyan smallholders. One way of addressing this problem is use of organic ...