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Field evaluation and experimentation of farmers' striga Hermonthica control strategies in Western Kenya
(2013)
Weed infestation in maize, especially the witch weed (Striga hermonthica). is a serious
problem in soils of western Kenya and thus low yield. Various control methods are in
place but their practice and adoptions by fanners ...
Exante Analysis of the Impact of the Proposed Seeds and Plant Varieties Act on On-farm Conservation of Crop Genetic Resources
(2013-05-25)
The Seed and Plant Varieties Act is undergoing revision to reflect the developments in
the international seed industry. Though the proposed Act will benefit the private sector to
appropriate profits from plant breeding ...
Integration Of Agronet Technology To Manage Of Pests And Pollination Of Sweet Melon (cucumis Melo Linnaeus.)
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Integrating Phosphonate Fungicide And Variety Resistance In The Management Of Potato Late Blight
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Potato is an important food and cash crop in sub-Saharan Africa highland regions. It production
in terms of yields have stagnated for over decades due to several factors including diseases. Late
blight caused by Phytophtliora ...
Analysis of agricultural information in accessing And utilizing crop insurance information: the case of Maize production in Bungoma
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
ABSTRACT
In the absence of formal risk management mechanisms, most small scale farmers self insure against crop losses resulting from pest and disease attack or drought by employing informal risk management mechanisms, ...
Farmer perceptions, use and profitability of biofix® on Soybean (glycine max) production in western Kenya
(University of Nairobi,, 2013)
Research on the use of Rhizobia inoculants to enhance BNF has been conducted in Africa
since 1950's. It has demonstrated the benefit of the use of inoculation on legumes in relation
to the use of nitrogenous fertilizers. ...
Farmer Perceptions, Use And Profitability Of Biofix® On Soybean (glycine Max) Production In Western Kenya
(Universty of Nairobi, 2013)
Research on the use of Rhizobia inoculants to enhance BNF has been conducted in Africa
since 1950's. It has demonstrated the benefit of the use of inoculation on legumes in relation
to the use of nitrogenous fertilizers. ...
A assessment of factors influencing non-adoption of biogas technology by rural households of Rwanda
(2013)
Domestic energy consumption in Rwanda represents the largest share of the total energy
produced, which mainly constitutes wood-fuel. The high demand for domestic wood-fuel and
environmental concerns bring to attention ...
Aspects of nutritional and keeping quality of soybean-maizesorghum ready-to-use foods
(2013)
Utilization of locally available foodstuff in manufacturing ready-to-use foods (RUF) to
address malnutrition has potential of reducing cost and increasing impact in improving
nutrition and health in resource-poor settings. ...