Browsing Faculty of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine (FAg / FVM) by Author "Kironchi, G"
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Crop performance and soil nutrient dynamics under different cropping systems and organic inputs in central Kenya.
Ndukhu, OH; Onwonga, RN; Wahome, RG; Kironchi, G; Jensen, HH (04-07-13)Most soils in Kenya have been degraded and depleted of essential nutrients rendering them unsuitable for crop production (Drinkwater et al., 1995). Prolonged application of inorganic fertilizers on the other hand has ... -
The effects of tillage systems on soil physical properties and water conservation in a sandy loam soil in Eastern Kenya
Miriti, J M; Kironchi, G; Esilaba, A O; Gachene, C K K; Heng, L K; Mwangi, D M (University of Nairobi, 2013)Soil water conservation through tillage is widely accepted as one of the appropriate ways of addressing soil moisture constraints in rainfed agriculture. A field experiment was conducted for 6 seasons (2007 to 2009) to ... -
Technology-Mediated Open and Distance Education (Tech-MODE) in Agricultural Education and Training in Kenya: Opportunities and Challenges
Kironchi, G; Mwang'ombe, AW (Department of Land Resource Management and Agricultural Technology, University of NairobiDepartment of Plant Science and Crop Protection, University of Nairobi, 2008)Open and distance learning (ODL) in Kenya, like in many other developing countries, is characterized by, and offered through, dual mode institutions. Most of these programmes are in humanities and social sciences. ...