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Estimation of the carrying capacity and stocking rate of cattle and sheep in Konza, Kenya: a systems analysis approach
(University of Nairobi., 2011)
The key to sustained production in rangelands entails a good understanding of the carrying
capacity of the land, the determination of the proper species mix and the proper stocking
levels.Despite the mention of carrying ...
An Estimation Of Honey Supply Response In Malawi
(University of Nairobi., 2011-07)
The Government of Malawi has earmarked honey production as one of the potential income generating
activities in the rural areas and this has been stipulated in government policy documents specifically
the Malawi Poverty ...
Relation between dietary diversity and nutritional status of children under five years in Kitui district, Kenya
(2011)
Dietary diversity has long been recognized by nutritionists as a key measure of the
diet quality because nutrients essential for meeting nutritional requirements are not
always found in sufficient amounts in a single ...
Technical efficiency of smallholder irish potato production in Nyabihu district, Rwanda
(University of Nairobi, 2011)
The study on technical efficiency of smallholder Potato was carried out in Nyabihu
District of Rwanda. The study estimates the technical efficiency obtained from stochastic
frontier production approach. The paper estimates ...
An analysis of the determinants of small-scale farmers' preference for alternative credit service providers in kenya: a case study of Bomet district
(University of Nairobi, 2011)
Several microfinance schemes have gone operational in Kenya to address financial access to
the poor people both in rural and urban areas. Important questions are however if and to what
extent microfinance organizations ...
Multiple Risk Factors Influence Occurrence Of Gumboro Disease Outbreaks In Vaccinated Broilers In Kwale District Kenya
(University of Nairobi., 2011-04)
Infectious bursal disease (IBD), an economically important viral disease of chicken was
first encountered in Kenya in 1991. Despite vaccinations done to control the disease,
outbreaks occur in vaccinated birds. Factors ...
Evaluation of commercial potato crisps processing in Kenya: characteristics of the market and industry, and suitability of the local cultivars for processing
(University of Nairobi, 2011)
Potato crisps are increasingly becoming important as a snack food in Kenya. However
the processing industry is faced with several constraints, the main one of which is lack of
adequate quality raw potatoes. The objective ...
Diversity of storage Insect Pests in Maize and susceptibility of Maize varieties to Maize weevil (Sitophilus zeamais)
(2011)
Maize is the major source of food in Kenya grown both as a subsistence and commercial crop.
Storage insect pests attacking maize continue to pose a major problem to small scale farmers in
Africa where subsistence grain ...
Production characteristics and constraints of rabbit farming in central, Nairobi and Rift valley provinces, Kenya
(2011)
Rabbit farming is a recognized enterprise in Kenya for livelihood support, hunger and poverty alleviation. This study provides information on Production Characteristics and Constraints of
Rabbit Farming in Kenya. The ...
Evaluation of the suitability of soils for irrigation in lower Kuja, Nyatike District, Kenya
(2011)
Soils are important components of the environment and their understanding is essential in planning and management for environmental conservation and sustainable use of natural resources. However, reliable soils information ...