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Tillage methods and soil and water conservation in eastern Africa
(1993)
This paper reviews some research studies on tillage methods influencing soil and moisture conservation in the eastern African countries of Kenya, Tanzania, Malawi and Ethiopia during the past four decades. Most of these ...
Friction coefficient of cereal grains on various surfaces
(1990)
The static coeff. of friction of 3 materials which could be used in the construction of silos were determined for oats and shelled maize at different m.c. within a range of 10-20% (w.b.). In general, the coeff. increased ...
Dewatering And Drying Characteristics Of Coffee Pulp. II: Drying Characteristics
(1995)
The drying of coffee pulp studies were carried out in a laboratory ventilated oven. Samples of 4 levels of initial moisture content of pulp, obtained by mechanical removal of 0, 5, 10 and 20% of the fluid, were dried at ...
Origin, application, and design of the fanya juu terrace
(1991)
The fanya juu terrace is a structural method of soil conservation that has been widely practiced on small, labour-intensive farms in Kenya. Attempts have been made to introduce it elsewhere as well. "Fanya juu" is the ...