Browsing Faculty of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine (FAg / FVM) by Title
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Institutional and organizational frameworks for dairy and beef cattle recording in Kenya: a review and opportunities for improvement
(Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations,, 2011)To facilitate livestock improvement in developing countries, records on animal populations and their various productivity levels are important. However, in these countries, livestock recording presents a huge challenge. ... -
Institutional innovations for smallholder farmers' competitiveness in Africa
(2010)In most sub-Saharan African economies, agriculture is the dominant sector and plays an essential role in rural and overall economic development. Paradoxically, sub-Saharan Africa is the sole region in the developing world ... -
Intake and rumen degradation in cattle fed napier grass iPennisetum purpureum) supplemented with various levels of Desmodium intortum and Ipomoea batatus vines
(South African Society of Animal ScienceDepartment of Animal Production, 2001)This study was conducted to assess the effect of greenleaf desmodium (Desmodium intortum) and sweet potato vine (Ipomoea batatus) supplementation of napier grass on dry matter intake, degradation and rumen fermentation ... -
Intake of nutrients from scavengeable resources by scavenging chickens supplemented free choice with protein and energy
(Department of Animal Production, University of Nairobi, 2009)A study was conducted under farm conditions and management to estimate nutrient intake from scavengeable resources, provide information on diurnal nutrient intake and effects of supplementation with energy (maize ... -
Intake, DM degradation and rumen fermentation as affected by varying levels of desmodium and sweet potato vines in Napier grass fed to cattle
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(University of Nairobi, 2012)No abstract available -
An integrated approach to soil and water management in the arid and semi-arid regions of Kenya
(College of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1987) -
Integrated Management Of Major Pests Of French Beans (phaseolus Vulgaris L.) in Kenya 1995/1996)
(University of Nairobi, 1996) -
Integrated management of root-knot nematodes in a tomato-maize crop system using the biocontrol fungus Pochonia clamydosporia
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Integrated approaches are fast gaining popularity in the management of root-knot nematodes (RKN). This study was undertaken to assess the potential of integrating a biological control agent (BCA, Pochonia chlamydosporia ... -
Integrated pest management for common beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) in Kenya.
(Department of Plant Science and Crop Protection, 1990)The chemical, cultural and biological control of Ophiomyia phaseoli, O. spencerella and Aphis fabae on Phaseolus vulgaris in the field and of Acanthoscelides obtectus in the store in Kenya are discussed. Minor pests are ... -
An integrated seed delivery system and seed research in Kenya: Case studies of pigeon pea, onion and dry bean
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Producing adequate and nutritious food for a population estimated to reach a billion people is the main challenge facing African countries in the twenty-first century. This demands increased utilisation of technologies ... -
Integrating community-based animal health workers into the formal Veterinary service delivery system in Kenya
(Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2004)The community-based animal health workers (CBAHWs) model has been one of the ways utilised in delivery of animal health services following the veterinary service reforms. Government statutory bodies have opposed the ... -
Integrating farmers' and scientists' knowledge in participatory soil mapping and management: A case study from semi-arid Eastern Kenya
(University of NairobiCollege of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, 2003)No Abstract Available -
Integrating farmers' information with geographic information systems for targeting of maize research in Kenya
(University of NairobiFaculty of Agriculture, 1996)Information from farmers' surveys was combined with climatic information to evaluate the adequacy of the current biophysical characterisation of maize (Zea mays) adaptation zones (MAZs) in Kenya. The analysis showed that ... -
Integrating fish culture into rice and livestock farming at Mwea Irrigation Scheme in Kirinyaga District Phase 1: The Possibilities and Challenges.
(University of Nairobi, 2004)No abstacta available -
Integrating Social Network Analysis and correlation agricultural extension: Case of climate change adaptation communication
(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 2014-07)Communication plays a critical role in climate change adaptation; farmers faced with this challenge are continually sharing information and adopting appropriate agricultural technologies. This study used Social Network ... -
Integration of Seed Dressing, Bio-pesticides and Intercropping to Reduce Pesticide Use in Snap Bean Production
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Insect pests remain a major constratint in the production of snap beans and farmers mainly rely on synthetic chemical pesticides to manage the insect pests and diseases. However, the introduction of maximum residue levels ... -
Intensification: Best option for Agricultural growth in Kenya
(Department of Agricultural Economics, 1999)