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Analysis of communication and dissemination channels influencing uptake of integrated soil fertility management among smallholder farmers in Western Kenya
(Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Nairobi, 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. ... -
Analysis of conflicts and development of a potential management mechanism in the Kenyan forest sector
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This study sought to assess the common types of forest resource-based conflicts in Kenya and develop a potential management framework. Forest resource-based conflicts are still rampant despite devolution of forest governance ... -
Analysis Of Consumer Awareness And Preferences For Fortified Sugar In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Food fortification IS considered as an important strategy to address micronutrient malnutrition. which is a key challenge in most developing countries. In Kenya, the National Food Security and Nutrition Policy focus on ... -
Analysis of demand for antibiotics in poultry production in Kiambu county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Poultry production is an important economic activity for smallholder farmers in Kenya. Commercial poultry farming in Kenya relies heavily on veterinary inputs, key among them being antibiotics which develop resistance ... -
An analysis of determinants of access to and use of credit by smallholder farmers in Suakoko district, Liberia
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An Analysis of Determinants of Adoption of Clean Energy Cooking Technologies and Energy Sources in Kibera, Nairobi County - Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Acknowledgement of the effects of climate change on the planet over the last 3 decades led to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (U.N.F.C.C.C.) and the Kenyan government to champion for climate ... -
Analysis of determinants of agricultural credit performance in Kenya
(Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Nairobi, 2010-06)The main research objective was to analyze the determinants of agricultural credit performance in Agricultural Finance Corporation (AFC) Kenya. The specific objectives were to analyze the historical and current performance ... -
Analysis Of Determinants Of Agricultural Credit Performance In Kenya: The Case Of Agricultural Finance Corporation, Uasin Gishu District
(University of Nairobi.Department of Agricultural Economics, 2010-06)The main research objective was to analyze the determinants of agricultural credit performance in Agricultural Finance Corporation (AFC) Kenya. The specific objectives were to analyze the historical and current performance ... -
Analysis of Economic Efficiency and Farm Size: A Case Study of Wheat Farmers in Nakuru District, Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Agricultural Economics, 2011)The wheat sector in Kenya has been facing several challenges among them declining yields and while self-sufficiency in wheat remains a stated goal of the government, it has remained elusive over the years. The primary ... -
Analysis of economic efficiency in smallholder maize production in northwestern Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Agricultural Economics, 2008)This study investigated economic efficiency in smallholder maize-based farming system of Northwestern Kenya, in the context of integrated soil fertility management (ISFM) options developed by Kenya Agricultural Research ... -
Analysis of Economic Value, Utilization and Conservation of Selected Non-timber Forest Products in the Falgore Game Reserve in Kano, Nigeria
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The increasing degradation of non-timber forest resources due to anthropogenic activities and the growing impacts of climate variability and change call for a shift in the approaches of managing natural resources. Experts ... -
An Analysis of Effect of Use of Tacit Knowledge Transfer Techniques on Organizational Performance of Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization Researchers
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Tacit knowledge (TK) transferred among employees drives organizations’ effectiveness. However, it is not clear how use of TK transfer techniques affects the performance of agricultural researchers, and how social and ... -
Analysis of endogenous retrovirus-like particle expression in normal male olive baboon (papio anubisj reproductive tissues.'
(Department of Animal Physiology, University of Nairobi, 2001)Endogenous retrovirus- Iike sequences (ERV s) represent a substantial component of most vertebrate genomes. Majority share morphological features with type-C retroviruses. To date, the significance of ERV -related sequences ... -
Analysis of existing agricultural information systems for post harvest management among smallholder farmers in Bomet County
(University of Nairobi, 2013)This study analyzed the existing Agricultural information systems on post harvest management of cereal crops among smallholder farmers in South Rift, Kenya. The objectives, of the study were to 1)Document information ... -
Analysis of Extent and Effects of Mobile Phone Use on Productivity of Climate-smart Horticulture Farmers in Taita-taveta County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Horticulture farmers continue to experience climate change-related problems despite advancement in technologies such as mobile phones. Currently, mobile phone is the most commonly used tool in communication. Previous studies ... -
Analysis of Extent and Impact of Adoption of Soil Carbon Enhancing Practices on Maize Yield Among Small Holder Farmers in Kakamege and Vihiga Counties, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Smallholder farmers account for nearly 80 percent of food production in sub-saharan african (SSA),signifying their role in the achievement of food security.However,they are faced with low productivity due to poor agricultural ... -
An analysis of factors affecting choice of disease Control strategies among smallholder dairy farmers In murang' a south district, kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Agricultural and Applied Economics, 2009)This study evaluated the factors influencing the choice of disease control strategies and constraints to optimal dairy health management practices in smallholder dairy production system. The disease control strategies ... -
Analysis of factors affecting post-harvest losses/wastage in mangoes to farmers in Makueni County
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An analysis of factors affecting production and marketing of sorghum in Mwingi district, Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Land Resource Management and Agricultural Technologies,University of Nairobi, 2009)The study was conducted to identify factors constraining sorghum production and the imperfections in the marketing system for the grain; as well as, to investigate factors constraining the commercial use of the grain in ... -
An analysis of factors influencing farmer participation in cattle marketing in Nyagatare district, Rwanda
(Department of Land Resource Management and Agricultural Technology, University of Nairobi, 2012-12)Cattle keeping, significantly contributes to income generation and livelihood improvement of the rural poor in Rwanda. People keep cattle for home use and to sell at the market. Many farmers do not participate in the ...