Browsing Faculty of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine (FAg / FVM) by Subject "Semi-arid area"
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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. ... -
Agroforestry tree mulches: effects on runoff, soil loss, soil physical properties and maize performance on a lixisol in a semi arid area of Machakos, Kenya
(Department of Agricultural Engineering, University of Nairobi, 1996)The effects of mulch from the foliage of Grevillea robusta, Cassia siamea and Gliricidia septum on selected soil physical properties, runoff, soil erosion and maize performance on a lixisol in Machakos, a semi arid area ... -
The effects of nitrogen fertilization, bean residue, and maize-bean cropping systems on nutrient uptake, yields and soil chemical properties in a semi -arid area
(Department of Plant Science and Crop Protection, University of Nairobi, 1994)Nitrogen fertilizers have assumed a prominent role in the cultivation of maize especially in pure stands in Kenya. However, knowledge on N utilization in the maize - legume cropping systems which are commonly used in ... -
The genesis, classification and erosion susceptibility of the soils of the semi - arid Sirima and Mukogodo catchments, Laikipia District, Kenya.
(Department of soil science, University of Nairobi, 1991-12)The two study catchments are Mukogodo and Sirima in Laikipia District. The objectives of this study were: to study the influence of soil forming factors on the development of the soils of the study areas; to study the ... -
The nutritive value of zizyphus spina-christi (l.) wild. leaves to goats in the semi-arid area of Kalu District, South Wello, Ethiopia
(Department of Range Management, University of Nairobi, 2002-10)Fifteen yearling goats weighing an average 18.7 kg were used to evaluate the potential of Zizyphus spina-christi leaves as supplement to growing goats fed on Cynodon dacty/on grass, in Cheleka catchments. South Wello, ...