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Assessment of willingness to pay for quality sweet-potato planting materials: the case of smallholder farmers in Tanzania
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
In Africa, malnutrition and hunger continue to be major problems affecting developing countries, especially those in Sub-Sahara Africa. One of the major nutritional problems facing developing countries is micronutrient ...
Analysis of the effectiveness of participatory video in dissemination of agricultural information among smallholder farmers of Bungoma county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
Participatory video is just one among the tools that are used for disseminating agricultural information. The use of video has been seen as catalyst to effective knowledge transfer to rural areas of the developing world. ...
Clinical manifestations, diagnosis and management of selected natural and artificial parasitic conditions in dogs in Ghana and Kenya
(2015-04)
Parasitic infections remain the most important infections affecting companion animals worldwide,
and pose a great risk to animal and human health. Information on these infections in dogs in Ghana
and the management ...
Evaluating The Agronomic Effectiveness Of Human Faecal Compost On Maize Yields, Its Influence On Soil Chemical Properties And Soil Fauna Abundance
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
Low soil fertility status has been stated as the main cause of poor crop yields in many
sub-Saharan countries. This challenge can be addressed by using cheap and readily
available options. One such option is human excreta. ...
Bean diseases inoculum in soil and seeds in Nandi county and management of bean root by seed dressing
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
The incidence and severity of bean root rot and seed borne disease has continued to increase
causing yield losses of up to 70%. The increase is partly due to continuous cropping and use of
uncertified farm-saved seeds. ...
Influence of indigenous trees on soil macrofauna and soil organic matter dynamics in tropical Miombo Woolands
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)
Studying the interactions between the trees and the soil macrofauna would provide an insight into the activities and functions that take place below and above ground under the tree canopies.
Objective of this study was ...