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Prediction of erosion rates and the effects of topsoil thickness on soil productivity
(1987-01)
Part one of this study involved the determination
of quantitative parameters for predicting
erosion rates using runoff plots. The treatments on
the runoff plots included: Bare fallow, maize with
minimum tillage, maize ...
Evaluation of grass strips performance in soil and water conservation
(1996)
Although grass strips for soil and water conservation offer several advantages such as ease
of establishment, low cost, effective means of soil erosion control, and as a source of fodder,
they are not widely used. The ...
Studies on newcastle disease and some associated local virus strains in Kenya.
(1982)
Newcastle disease is an infectious and highly
contagious disease affecting mainly chickens and turkeys.
Various other birds as well as in may be affected
by the virus. In recent years, the disease has caused
severe ...
Pesticides residues in animal products in Kenya:organochlorine and organophosphorous insecticides in milk and body fat
(University of Nairobi, 1978)
Organochlorine and organophosphorus insecticides have been widely utilized for veterinary and agricultural purposes in Kenya, Undoubted usage of these chemicals have considerably benefited this country in controlling serious ...
Socio-economic and phytoecological environment of nomads in smallholder irrigation schemes in Isiolo district, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1997)
This study was motivated by the fact that natural
resources need to be understood within the context and in
relation to the surrounding socio-economic environment. The
two objectives of the study were firstly to identify ...
Unemployment and the Kenyan Sisal industry
(University of Nairobi, 1973)
This thesis falls into two sections. In thp first part, the author discussed the effect of future developments in the sisal industry on the demand for labour. In Part II, he turns to some labour supply probler~.
The ...
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 ...
Economic analysis of Tanzania's sugar industry: the case of Kilombero sugar company
(University of Nairobi, 1988)
Whereas the potential for increased sugar production exists,
Tanzania imports sugar. Production targets set have never been
realized. Increase in sugar production has failed to match the
corresponding increase in ...
Integration Of Agronet Technology To Manage Of Pests And Pollination Of Sweet Melon (cucumis Melo Linnaeus.)
(University of Nairobi, 2013)