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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. ...
Assessment of milk quality and the potential of a quality based payment system in small holder farms in Limuru and Eldoret, Kenya
(2012)
The dairy sub-sector in Kenya accounts for 14% of the agricultural gross domestic product
(GDP) and 3.5% of the national GDP. The sub-sector is mainly made up of small scale dairy farmers who are scattered in high and ...
Genetic and Phenotypic diversity of cultivated Robusta coffee (Coffea canephora Pierre) in Uganda and effect of environmental factors on quality
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Cultivated Coffea canephora in Uganda has low productivity with unknown quality trait
variability. At present in Uganda, improvement of quality aspects of the Coffea
canephora that would directly translate to increased ...
Evaluation Of Rhizobacteria Isolates For Control Of Soil Borne Diseases And Growth Enhancement Of Potato (Solanum Tuberosum)
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
Potato is the second most important food crop after maize in Kenya hence it plays an important
role in regional food security in the country. Low yields are realized because of lack of certified
clean seed potato, poor ...
Assessing Trade-offs Between Pastoral Economy And Wildlife Conservation In The Ewaso Nyiro Basin, Northern Kenya: A Case Study Of Naibung'a And Namunyak Community Conservancies
(University of Nairobi., 2010)
Naibung'a and Namunyak community conservancies as case studies have resulted from the
efforts of the Samburu and Maasai communities aimed at incorporating wildlife as a land use
into their communally owned livestock ...
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 ...
An analysis of factors influencing farmer participation in cattle marketing in Nyagatare district, Rwanda
(2012-12)
Cattle keeping, significantly contributes to income generation and livelihood
improvement of the rural poor in Rwanda. People keep cattle for home use and to sell at
the market. Many farmers do not participate in the ...
Assessment of the impact of climate change on livestock diseases in Kajiado district, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2010)
Climate comprises many factors including temperature, rainfall, humidity, winds and altitude
that can have both direct and indirect effects on animal production and health. It can also affect
the quality and quantity of ...
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 ...