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The Importance and Performance of Food Grain Legumes among the Smallholder Farmers in Machakos District
(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 ...
Effects of legume cover crops and sub-soiling on soil properties and maize growth in Machakos District, Kenya
(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 ...
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 ...
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.
(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, ...
Women access to land and its effect on their smallscale agricultural productivity: a case study of maize production in Machakos District, Kenya
(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 ...
Factors associated with introduction of complementary feeding of infants below six months, in Machakos District, Kenya
(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 ...
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) ...
A comparative study on food security and nutritional status between coffee and non-coffee growing households in Kathiani Division"Machakos District Kenya.
(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 ...
Molecular characterization and distribution of ‘candidatus’ Liberobacter species/strains in Machakos and Kakamega districts of Kenya
(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 ...
Determinants of choice of improved Maize Seeds in Arid and Semi-Arid areas of Kenya: The Case of Yathui Division of Machakos District
(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, ...