Browsing Faculty of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine (FAg / FVM) by Subject "Machakos District"
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Adoption of soil fertility management technologies in the semi-arid areas of Kenya: the case of Machakos, Makueni and Kitui Districts'
(Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2005-04)Agriculture is the main economic sector in Kenya and contributes significantly to national development. For the sector to play this centra! role in a sustainable way, rapid growth in output and productivity is critical. ... -
A comparative study on food security and nutritional status between coffee and non-coffee growing households in Kathiani Division"Machakos District Kenya.
(Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, University of Nairobi, 2002-08)A comparative study on food security and nutritional status of coffee and non-coffee growing households was carried out in Iveti Location of Kathiani Division, Machakos District, in the months of September, October and ... -
Determinants of choice of improved Maize Seeds in Arid and Semi-Arid areas of Kenya: The Case of Yathui Division of Machakos District
(Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)Smallholder farmers in arid and semi-arid parts of Kenya can increase maize yields by growing improved varieties that are available through formal seed markets. Smallholder farmers’ access to improved germplasm, however, ... -
Economic analysis of factors affecting sunflower production in Machakos district of Kenya: a case study of Kibwezi division
(Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 1990)The study was motivated by the need to find out why sunflower production has been erratic and declining in Machakos District in spite of the joint efforts of the Government and Oi 1 Crop Development Limited (OCD Ltd) ... -
Effects of legume cover crops and sub-soiling on soil properties and maize growth in Machakos District, Kenya
(Department of Land Resource Management and Agricultural Technology, University of Nairobi, 2009)Incorporating legume cover crops into the cropping systems and sub soiling/ripping has been used as an alternative method of improving soil fertility, crop yields and minimizing soil erosion problems. The current study ... -
Factors associated with introduction of complementary feeding of infants below six months, in Machakos District, Kenya
(Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, University of Nairobi, 2008-09)Breastfeeding and complementary feeding practices are crucial for optimal growth and development during infancy. Optimal feeding practice in the first year of life is crucial for the survival and health of infants, and ... -
The Importance and Performance of Food Grain Legumes among the Smallholder Farmers in Machakos District
(Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2007)A study was conducted in Machakos district to determine the importance and performance of different grain legumes in the smallholder farms. A random survey was carried out in different agro-ecological zones to determine ... -
Molecular characterization and distribution of ‘candidatus’ Liberobacter species/strains in Machakos and Kakamega districts of Kenya
(Department of Plant Science and Crop Protection, University of Nairobi, 2004)The current decline in citrus production in the country is attributed to a great extent to Huanglongbing (HLB) (greening) disease, caused by a phloem limited Liberobacter species belonging to the alpha sub-division of ... -
Optimal, farm plans for small holder farmers practising irrigation along Yatta canal of Machakos District, Kenya: a linear programming approach
(Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 1992-05)The main objective of the study was to develop optimal farm plans for irrigation farmers along the Yatta canal who are permitted to irrigate a maXlmum area of 0.5 hectare per growing season. Other objectives of the study ... -
Studies in Epidemiology and control of Rabies in Machakos District, Kenya
(Department of Public Health, pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Nairobi, 1998-09)This thesis describes a study of the epidemiology and control of rabies in Machakos District of Kenya. The main objectives were: I) to design and implement a community-based, active surveillance programme to estimate ... -
Utilisation of small grain cereals and their contribution to the protein and energy intakes of Children aged 6-59 months in Yathui Division, Machakos District, Kenya.
(Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, University of Nairobi, 2005)A cross sectional study which was descriptive in nature was carried out during the month of September, 2004 among households with children aged 6-59 months in Kiunduani and Itumbule sub-locations of Kibauni location, ... -
Women access to land and its effect on their smallscale agricultural productivity: a case study of maize production in Machakos District, Kenya
(Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2007-05)Women in most rural communities in Africa dominate farm activities in terms of labour supply and management. Overall, Africa's performance in terms of agricultural production and productivity remain inadequate and the ...