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The effects of overnight housing, deworming and supplementary feeding on weight gain and economic viability of weaner goats
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
The study was conducted to determine the effects of overnight housing,
supplementation, endo-parasite control and combinations of these husbandry practices
on the growth rate of weaner Galla goats in the southeastern ...
Plant parasitic nematodes associated with sugarcane in western kenya and their management using host resistance and crop mixtures
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
Plant parasitic nematodes associated with sugarcane are known to cause losses in yields of up to
50% thus ranking among the most damaging pests. However, their occurrence, abundance and
distribution in western Kenya ...
Quantifying And Mapping Sugarcane Biomass Using Remote Sensing
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
The massive use of imported fossil fuels is a major cause of concern in Kenya. Energy from biomass could be used to address this problem. In the energy sector, sugarcane biomass can provide a safe, sustainable and potentially ...
Assessing The Productivity Of Indigenous Chicken In Southern Nyanza, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
The aim of the study was to determine the productivity and; product output per unit input in a given time frame, productivity constraints of indigenous chickens under village management conditions and to recommend specific ...
Effects of land use change on soil qualities in Sasumua catchment
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
Sustainability of natural resource base is dependent on good land management. Land use change
from forest to agricultural land can endanger sustainability of soil productivity if not well
managed. Effects of land use ...
Analysis of economic efficiency in smallholder maize production in northwestern Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
This study investigated economic efficiency in smallholder maize-based farming system
of Northwestern Kenya, in the context of integrated soil fertility management (ISFM)
options developed by Kenya Agricultural Research ...
Diagnosis of soil and plant nutrient constraints in small-scale ground nut (Arachis Hyopaea) production systems of Western Kenya using infrared spectroscopy
(2008)
Soil fertility degradation is a major problem in Africa leading to food insecurity,
ecosystem degradation and poverty. Nutrient depletion and disease epidemics have
contributed to a decline in groundnut yields of 25% in ...
An assessment of the role of different cadres of animal health service providers in animal health service delivery in Kiambu district, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
This study was found necessary due to the changing nature of the veterinary services in
Kenya whereby, hitherto, the delivery of veterinary services had been solely dependent
on the government until some components were ...
Participatory evaluation of sweet potato varieties response to virus infection in central Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
Sweet potato is an important food and cash crop grown by small holder farmers but its
productivity is limited by sweet potato virus disease (SPVD). Farmers' lack of disease
free vines and inadequate knowledge on ...