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An evaluation of agricultural knowledge and information systems In adoption: The case of grain amaranth production in Lugari, Kakamega County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
The access to agricultural information by smallholders for improved agricultural production has
increased the application of agricultural knowledge and information systems (AKIS). The
purpose of this study was to establish ...
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)
Role Of Social Cash Transfer In Nutrition In Salima District Of Malawi
(University of Nairobi, 2013-02)
Social cash transfers are attracting growing interest from national governments and multilateral donors, as key tools in achieving the Millennium Development Goals due to their role in improving human development, as well ...
Performance of farmer-preferred maize varieties intercropped with beans in the semi-arid regions of kenya
(2010)
Recurrent droughts are often associated with maize crop failures and therefore food insecurity especially in semi-arid areas of Kenya. To cope with drought, farmers are advised to adopt drought tolerant maize varieties and ...
Evaluating performance of range grasses under different micro-catchments and financial returns from reseeding in Southern Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2010)
A study was carried out in the southern rangelands of Kenya to test the effect of two microcatchments
- ox-furrows and crescent shaped pits (Kiboko range pits) on the performance and
competitive interactions of mixtures ...
Association Of Nutrition Knowledge And Attitude With Dietary Practices And Nutritional Status Of Female Undergraduate Students Attending University Colleges Within Nairobi Metropolis
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Good nutrition is important in promoting health and is dependent on quality of food eaten. Food choices are determined by many factors among the most important being nutrition knowledge and attitude towards nutrition. ...
Effect of organic and inorganic fertilizers on Soil properties, Striga density and Maize yield in Vihiga and slay a Counties, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Continual soil fertility depletion and the increased infestation of weeds such as striga in smallholder
farming systems are two of the main processes amplifying reduction in food production
across Sub-Saharan Africa ...
Nitrogen and Phosphorus sufficiency levels assessment for irrigated lowland Rice growth and yield in Cyunuzi, Eastern Rwanda
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
The present study was undertaken in Cyunuzi (Eastern Rwanda) paddy field using "upland 26"
variety with the objective of assessing the sufficiency levels of nitrogen and phosphorus in order
to develop tools for fertilizer ...