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Gully development and control on a volcanic ash soil at Olkaria, Kenya
(1993-09)
A study on two gullies (A and B) on a volcanic ash soil in a
semi-arid area at Olkaria, in Hell's Gate National Park, was
done to determine the main gully development processes,
characteristics that contribute to gullying ...
Pedotranslocation in Planosols and its management implications in Kinangop area, Kenya
(1995-09)
In this study transfer of clay and other soil constituents
was evaluated using soil samples from Kitiri Scheme in the
Kinangop plateau. The total area covered by the study which is
based on pedotranslocation in Planosols ...
An economic analysis of small scale french bean production in Central Province of Kenya
(1992)
In this study small scale French bean production systems
ln the major growing areas in Kenya are analyzed. The main
purpose being to identify the problems causing low yields and
to suggest possible ways of overcomming ...
A comparative economic analysis of contracted and non-contracted sugarcane farming - the case of the South Nyanza sugar project , Kenya
(1997)
This study is an economic analysis of the contracted and non -
contracted systems of sugarcane farming. In the analysisl the South
Nyanza Sugar Company (SONY SUGAR) in South Nyanza District was used
as a case study. The ...
The implications of grain market liberalization on on-farm maize storage in Kenya
(1995-05)
This thesis presents a financial analysis of on-farm grain storage from a farmers
perspective in Kenya using storage investment and farm budget data from Nandi district.
The study emphasizes the implications of the ...
Effects of iron and folate supplementation on haematological parameters, birthweight and neo-natal growth in a highland population of Kenya
(1993-06)
Anaemia during pregnancy as a result of iron and folate deficiencies is a major
threat to women, particularly in developing countries. Because of the extra
demands that pregnancy imposes on iron and folate status of the ...
Optimal, farm plans for small holder farmers practising irrigation along Yatta canal of Machakos District, Kenya: a linear programming approach
(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 ...
The Effects of Tillage and Residue Mulching on Soil Moisture Conservation in Laikipia, Kenya
(1990)
The effects of selected soil management
practices (conventional tillage, tied ridging and crop
residue mulching) on soil moisture conservation in a
semi-arid area of Kenya (Kalalu, Laikipia) were studied
during the ...
An economic analysis of the constraints in the production and marketing of milk in Kilifi District of the Coast province of Kenya
(1994)
This study investigates the milk production and marketing system in Kilifi District.
The purpose is to examine the causes of high producer price in the informal sector and
the decline in milk production in Kilifi District. ...
Economic analysis of factors affecting sunflower production in Machakos district of Kenya: a case study of Kibwezi division
(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) ...