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Determination of efficiency and Factors influencing IT among the small scale Ware Potato producers in kenya
(2013-05-05)
The average potato production levels in Kenya are low (8.74 tonlha) but farmers could still
achieve high level of production of up to 25 tons/ha using the same technologies. This means that
some potato farmers are losing ...
Determinants of Farm Households Participation in the Rural Non farm Labor Markets in Rwanda: The Case of Gisagara District
(University of Nairobi, 2010)
Development researchers and policymakers in developing countries, particularly in
Rwanda, are increasingly emphasizing the role of rural nonfarm (RNF) sector
development in resolving the meso-paradox, defined as the ...
Effect of grain moisture content and storage time on efficacy of inert and botanical dusts for the control of Sitophilus zeamais in stored maize
(2012-05)
The effect of grain moisture content and time of storage on the efficacy of inert and botanical dusts,
conventional and bacterial metabolite insectcides were evaluated in the laboratory. Maize grains at 10,
12, 14 and ...
An assessment of the use and impact of mobile phone-based money Transfer services in Kenyan Agriculture
(2010)
The pastoral areas of Kenya comprise over 80 % of the country's land area. These areas are
inhabited by over 10 million people whose livelihoods mostly hinge on livestock. The area
hosts over 70 percent of the national ...
An evalvation of smallholder snow peas market organisation and performance in Buuri and Laikipia east districts, Kenya
(2011)
The snow pea is a high value demand driven fresh vegetable mainly grown for export markets
with a marketing system characterized by various marketing channels. About 70 percent of
smallholder snow peas producers prefer ...
Improving Energy Efficiency Using Data Envelopment Analysis: A Case of Walnut Production
(University of Nairobi, 2014-07)
Walnut is one of the most nutritive crops and modern production methods require large quantities of energy. Efficient use of these energies is a necessary step toward agricultural sustainability. This study therefore focuses ...
Beta-carotene retention in oven and sun dried carrot
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Despite
major
interventions
and
program
to
deal
with
the
cases
of
vitamin
A
deficiencies
,
the
rates
remain
high,
at
14.7%
in
children
and
9%
in
women
with
the
conditions
related
to
the
s ...
Adding value to cassava to enhance protein and vitamin a levels in cassava product for Pre-school children in Busia county
(2015)
Busia County is a flood-prone zone with food deficits and 67% of the population live below the poverty line. Cassava (Manihot esculenta) is the second most important staple food in the county and it is deficient in protein ...
A Survey Of Causes Of Carcass And Organ Condemnations Of Livestock Slaughtered In Three Abattoirs In South Sudan
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
A survey was conducted in three abattoirs in South Sudan. The study was designed to
provide epidemiological and economic data that can be used for surveillance purposes
and importantly for disease control programmes in ...
The Effect of Corporate Governance on Financial Performance of Deposit Taking Micro Financial Institutions in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
The part of top managerial staff in corporate administration is an essential column in guaranteeing that the shareholder interests are dealt with at all times. Governing body can assess the top administration to guarantee ...