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    Comparative returns from livestock and crops among the agro-pastoralists of Magadi division, Kajiado District, Kenya

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    Date
    2009
    Author
    Maichomo, M W
    Gitau, G K
    Gathuma, J M
    Ndung'u, J M
    Kosura, W O
    Nyamwaro, S O
    Type
    Article
    Language
    en
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    Abstract
    A cross-sectional study was conducted in Kajiado District in August 2003 to estimate incomes from livestock and crop agricultural enterprises, and assess important factors associated with them. Purposive and random selection of pastoralists and their animals was used in order to collect data which were then analyzed using descriptive statistics and Generalized Linear Models from the households (HHs) that were all headed by men. These pastoralists were considered generally wealthy with an average livestock holding of 232 heads of livestock and annual total profit margins of Kshs 436,300 from both livestock and crops, demonstrating their complementarity and livelihood diversification for risk aversion. Cost of inputs and value of income were significantly associated with profit from either crop or livestock production enterprises. This study revealed that livestock production still remained the major source of livelihood in Kajiado District compared to crop production. While reducing cost of livestock and crop production could increase profit for the large and small scale pastoralists respectively, complementarity of crop and livestock production could be exploited by medium scale pastoralists to harness existing opportunities for significant wealth generation and achieve food security.
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    http://www.ajol.info/index.php/bahpa/article/view/44052
    http://hdl.handle.net/11295/32792
    Citation
    Maichomo, M. W et al(2009). Comparative returns from livestock and crops among the agro-pastoralists of Magadi division, Kajiado District, Kenya. Bulletin of Animal Health and Production in Africa; 57(1):
    Publisher
    Department of Public Health, pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Nairobi
    Subject
    Livestock
    Crops
    Agro-pastoralists
    Magadi Division
    Kajiado District
    Kenya
    Description
    Journal article
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