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    The Importance and Performance of Food Grain Legumes among the Smallholder Farmers in Machakos District 

    Wahome, P K (2007)
    A study was conducted in Machakos district to determine the importance and performance of different grain legumes in the smallholder farms. A random survey was carried out in different agro-ecological zones to determine ...
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    Effects of legume cover crops and sub-soiling on soil properties and maize growth in Machakos District, Kenya 

    Karuma, AN (2009)
    Incorporating legume cover crops into the cropping systems and sub soiling/ripping has been used as an alternative method of improving soil fertility, crop yields and minimizing soil erosion problems. The current study ...
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    Optimal, farm plans for small holder farmers practising irrigation along Yatta canal of Machakos District, Kenya: a linear programming approach 

    Nguta, SM (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 ...
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    Utilisation of small grain cereals and their contribution to the protein and energy intakes of Children aged 6-59 months in Yathui Division, Machakos District, Kenya. 

    Muema, Mary M (2005)
    A cross sectional study which was descriptive in nature was carried out during the month of September, 2004 among households with children aged 6-59 months in Kiunduani and Itumbule sub-locations of Kibauni location, ...
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    Women access to land and its effect on their smallscale agricultural productivity: a case study of maize production in Machakos District, Kenya 

    Karienye, MM (2007-05)
    Women in most rural communities in Africa dominate farm activities in terms of labour supply and management. Overall, Africa's performance in terms of agricultural production and productivity remain inadequate and the ...
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    Factors associated with introduction of complementary feeding of infants below six months, in Machakos District, Kenya 

    Ndolo, Lucia M (2008-09)
    Breastfeeding and complementary feeding practices are crucial for optimal growth and development during infancy. Optimal feeding practice in the first year of life is crucial for the survival and health of infants, and ...
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    Economic analysis of factors affecting sunflower production in Machakos district of Kenya: a case study of Kibwezi division 

    Kavoi, MM (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) ...
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    A comparative study on food security and nutritional status between coffee and non-coffee growing households in Kathiani Division"Machakos District Kenya. 

    David, Dorcus M (2002-08)
    A comparative study on food security and nutritional status of coffee and non-coffee growing households was carried out in Iveti Location of Kathiani Division, Machakos District, in the months of September, October and ...
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    Molecular characterization and distribution of ‘candidatus’ Liberobacter species/strains in Machakos and Kakamega districts of Kenya 

    Magomere, T O (2004)
    The current decline in citrus production in the country is attributed to a great extent to Huanglongbing (HLB) (greening) disease, caused by a phloem limited Liberobacter species belonging to the alpha sub-division of ...
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    Determinants of choice of improved Maize Seeds in Arid and Semi-Arid areas of Kenya: The Case of Yathui Division of Machakos District 

    Nyamai, D M K (2010)
    Smallholder farmers in arid and semi-arid parts of Kenya can increase maize yields by growing improved varieties that are available through formal seed markets. Smallholder farmers’ access to improved germplasm, however, ...
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    AuthorDavid, Dorcus M (1)Karienye, MM (1)Karuma, AN (1)Kavoi, MM (1)Kitala, PM (1)Magomere, T O (1)Muema, Mary M (1)Ndolo, Lucia M (1)Nguta, SM (1)Nyamai, D M K (1)... View MoreSubject
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    Kenya (11)Yathui Division (2)Agricultural productivity (1)Arid and Semi-Arid Areas (1)Candidatus’ Liberobacter (1)Children (1)Coffe and non-coffee growing households (1)Complementary feeding (1)Control (1)... View MoreDate Issued2000 - 2010 (9)1990 - 1999 (3)Has File(s)Yes (8)No (4)

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