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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. ...
A study of the fermentation process <, and microbiological characteristics of Amabere Amaruranu, a Kisii fermented milk product
(2014)
Abstract
Amabere amaruranu is a popular traditionally fermented milk product from the Kisii
community. Kenya. The objective of this study was to document the production
process of amabere amaruranu. to determine and ...
Interaction Between Fusarium Wilt and Root-knot Nematodes in Tomato and the Potential of Integrated Strategies in Management of the Disease Complex
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Root-knot nematodes (RKN), Meloidogyne spp. and Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lycopersici
(FOL) that cause vascular wilt, are among the most important diseases affecting tomato
production in Kenya. The aim of this study was ...
An Investigation Into the Sustainable Utilisation of Artisanal Fisheries in Liberia: a Case Study of West Point
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Fish is the world’s most-traded food product with an international seafood trade value of about $141.6 billion in 2016. Compared to industrial fisheries, artisanal fisheries provide about 90% of world fisheries employment, ...
Development of Iron and Zinc Optimized Composite Flours Using Selected Raw Food Materials From Malawi
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Child malnutrition is among the major problems in low income countries such as Malawi. The most common forms of malnutrition are protein-energy malnutrition, vitamin A deficiency, zinc deficiency and iron deficiency anemia ...
Efficacy and Chemotherapeutic Control of Coccidiosis in Rabbits Under Smallholder Production Systems in Central Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Rabbit production is a fast growing industry in Kenya. Despite this growth, knowledge on treatment and control of rabbit diseases is limited among farmers. The major disease affecting rabbits in the country is coccidiosis. ...
Epidemiological assessment of productivity constraints and appropriate intervention measures on indigenous chicken production in Southern Nyanza, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
The purpose of this study is to determine the factor(s) that limit indigenous chicken productivity;
assess and prioritize them and come up with appropriate interventions that are sustainable in this
livestock production ...
The role of information dissemination approaches on climate change and food security in Jowhar, Somalia
(2015)
The current study sought to investigate the role of information dissemination approaches on climate change and food security in Jowhar District of Somalia republic. The emerging threats worldwide to food productivity and ...
Bio-economic performance of grade dairy cattle in mixed small scale farming systems of Vihiga, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
This study examined the influence of existing grade dairy cattle production factors and systems
on bio-economic performance of grade dairy cattle in the mixed small scale farming systems of
Vihiga, Kenya. Whilst there ...
Determinants of choice of alternative livelihood diversification strategies in Solio resettlement scheme, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
Livelihood diversification by agricultural households in sub-Saharan Africa contributes
significantly to household income. Over the last three decades there has been increased interest
in literature on the subject. ...