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Economics of simsim production among .smallholder farmers in Kwale District, Kenya
(1991)
This study looked into the economics of simsim production among
small-holder farmers in Kwale district by considering all the
competing enterprises within the farming system.
The study was prompted by the ~resent ...
Factors affecting loan repayment performance of smallholder farmers in Eastern Hararghe, Ethiopia
(2012)
The use of credit has been envisaged as one way of promoting technology transfer, while the use of reo om mended farm inputs is regarded as key to agricultural development. Credit repayment is also of paramount - importance ...
Evaluation of smallholder poultry production and its contribution to household income and nutrition in Kiambu west district, Kenya
(2011)
This study aimed at assessing the contribution of smallholder poultry production and its
complimentarity to crops and livestock enterprises in two contrasting agro-ecological zones
in Kiambu West District, Kenya. The ...
Nature and sources of agricultural information and preferred channels of communication to small holder commercial broiler farmers: a case of Ruiru district of Kenya
(2012)
The major objective of this research was to determine the nature and sources of
agricultural information available to smallholder commercial broiler farmers and identify
communication channels most preferred in improving ...
Analysis of communication and dissemination channels influencing uptake of integrated soil fertility management among smallholder farmers in Western Kenya
(2011)
Lack of access to timely and accurate information has been identified as a major impediment to the development of rural agriculture in Kenya impacting negatively on agricultural producers resulting in high poverty levels. ...
Economic efficiency of smallholder coffee production in Mathira district, Kenya
(2011)
Coffee is the third most important agricultural commodity to the Kenyan economy after
horticulture and tea in terms of contribution to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and
employment creation in the agricultural sector. The ...
An analysis of microfinance services and their effects on smallholder farmers' incomes in Nyamagabe District, Rwanda
(2012)
Microfinance In Rwanda is considered as one of the most important and effective
mechanisms in the implementation of the government program to reduce poverty and to
increase economic growth. However, little is known ...