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Vermicomposting of agro-based waste in central Kenyan highlands
(2002)
In Central Kenyan Highlands, soil nutrients pose a challenge to farmers in this area due to
continuous cultivation of the soils. As a result, there is need to explore farmers' easily
available resources for utilization ...
The role Butterfly farming in forest conservation and community development in Kenya
(2002)
Butterfly farming is the breeding of butterfly pupae for sale to butterfly houses, exhibitors
and natural museums. In Kenya, butterfly farming projects are located adjacent to natural
forests were the utilization of the ...
Effects of nitrogen and plant density on yield and quality of sweet potatoes
(University of Nairobi, 2002)
A field experiment was laid out to investigate the effect of nitrogen levels (0, 45, 90
Kg Nlha) and plant density at (4l600plantslha) and (83200 plantlha) on production of
vines and storage roots in the variety Helena. ...
Amelioration of the most limiting plant nutrients in the soils of central Kenyan highlands, Kiambu district.
(University of Nairobi, 2002)
Farmers in the Central Kenyan Highlands are aware of the consequences of nutrient
depletion and practice complex integrated nutrient management strategies such as
addition of organic and inorganic fertilizers, soil erosion ...
Studies of fluoride dietary sources, effects on milk production, excretion in dairy cattle and toxicity in rats
(2002)
Excessive ingestion of fluoride can cause dental and skeletal lesions
and in severe circumstances adversely affect health and productivity
performance of domestic animals. The objectives of this study were to
investigate ...
Studies In The Pastoral Migration Patterns And Trans-boundary Livestock Diseases Outbreaks In The Northwestern Turkana
(University of Nairobi, 2002)