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Economic analysis of beef ranching: the case of Laikipia District Kenya
(Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 1990-01)The principal objectives of this study were to evaluate beef ranch income by comparing gross returns from sale of livestock with costs of production. Using net income as an indicat6r of ranch profitability, the study ... -
An economic analysis of cereal banks in bungoma and Butere-Mumias districts of western kenya
(2009)Cereal banking involves buying of cereals or grains during periods of lower prices, storing and selling out the stocks when prices are higher. In Kenya they were started with the aim of enhancing local food security and ... -
An economic analysis of coconut production in Kwale district ,Kenya
(Department of Agricultural Economics, 1994)This study, conducted in Kikoneni location of Kwale district, was prompted by Kenya's net importation of vegetable oil, whereby it spends almost US$ 80 million or Ksh 4.5 billion annually to purchase 200,000 metric tons ... -
Economic analysis of coffee co-operative societies. A case study of Central Province in Kenya
(Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 1994)The coffee industry is an important sub-sector in agriculture. However, despite its importance, the industry has been facing a lot of problems especially in the marketing of coffee by the co-operatives. The co-operativ~ ... -
Economic Analysis of Consumers‟ Awareness and Willingness to Pay for Geographical Indicators and Other Quality Attributes of Honey in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Geographical indication (GI) identifies a product as originating from a given territory, region or country. This form of product-labelling signifies reputation for quality, safety and authenticity. It is a form of value-based ... -
Economic analysis of crop-livestock integration: The case of the Ethiopian highlands
(College of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1995)This study is concerned with the impact of crop-livestock integration on food production and farm incomes in highland farming systems in Ethiopia. Structural food deficits and rural poverty are important household ... -
An economic analysis of dairy production systems in Nyamira District, Kenya
(Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 1995)This study was motivated by the need to find out whether farmers could increase their profits through intensification of input use. The major objective of the study was to characterize the dairy production systems in ... -
An economic analysis of divergencies from agro-chemical use recommendations on coffee small-holdings in Machakos District, Kenya
(Plant Science & Crop Protection, 1980)The study records the levels of agro-chemical use on mature coffee, viz : nitrogen, copper and captafol fungicides; and their frequencies of application, exhibited by a sample of small-holders in the Northern division ... -
An economic analysis of effects of risk management strategies on dairying in smallholder farms
(University of Nairobi, 1997-10)This study investigated the risks facing the smallholder dairy farmers and examined how income sources and risk management strategies used by the farmers affect the dairy enterprise. The study was carried out in Limuru ... -
Economic analysis of factors affecting sunflower production in Machakos district of Kenya: a case study of Kibwezi division
(Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 1990)The study was motivated by the need to find out why sunflower production has been erratic and declining in Machakos District in spite of the joint efforts of the Government and Oi 1 Crop Development Limited (OCD Ltd) ... -
Economic analysis of factors affecting tea production in the smallholder sector in Kericho, district
(Department of Agricultural Economics, 1991)The existing yield disparities between the smallholder and the estate sectors led to the formulation of this study. The study started off with the main objective of investigating the factors causing low yields in the ... -
An economic analysis of factors affecting the adoption of Napier Grass in smallholder dairying in Kiambu District, Kenya
(Department of Agricultural Economics, 1998)This study focused on the smallholder dairy farmers in Kiambu district. The aim of the study was to assess the factors that influence farmers‟ decision to adopt Napier grass and to quantitatively evaluate the impact of ... -
An Economic Analysis of Factors Influencing Participation in Pyrethrum Group Marketing Channels Among Farmers in Nyandarua County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This study analyzed the factors influencing the decision and level of participation of smallholder pyrethrum farmers (household heads) in group marketing in Nyandarua County. The data which were collected through questionnaires ... -
An economic analysis of forest extraction And its linkage to community livelihoods: The case of kakamega rain forest.
(2008)Forests and other tree systems in Africa continue to play an important role in the national economies and livelihoods of the rural population. They constitute an important component of household food security by providing ... -
An Economic Analysis Of Grain Legumes Utilization And Gross Margins In Nandi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Grain legumes have great potential for improving smallholder farmers’ productivity in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). However, this has not been fully exploited due to critical problems such as high insect pests and disease ... -
An economic analysis of Kenya's sugar industry with special reference to the self- sufficiency production policy
(Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 1980)The objectives of the study included: (i) determination of demand and supply functions for sugar and assessment of the structure and general behaviour of the sugar industry; (ii) evaluation of the performance of the ... -
An economic analysis of maize marketing in Kenya: a case study of Nandi district
(University of NairobiDepartment of Agricultural Economics, 1992)The main objective of government intervention in the maize industry is to ensure self sufficiency in maize production. However, indicators of the government's inability to meet this objective have been observed in ... -
An Economic Analysis Of Poultry Production Efficiency And Marketing In Rwanda
(University of Nairobi, 2018)In developing world, poultry subsector has gotten prominence both as a means of livelihood, reduction of poverty and malnutrition. However, there sector does little less than to Rwandan economy. The share of agricultural ... -
An economic analysis of Rice production in Mwea irrigation scheme
(Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2004)This study aimed at comparing the economics of rice production for two different groups of farmers in Mwea Irrigation Scheme (MIS). One group is under the management of Mwea Multi-Purpose Rice Growers (MMRG) and grows ... -
An economic analysis of small scale french bean production in Central Province of Kenya
(Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 1992)In this study small scale French bean production systems ln the major growing areas in Kenya are analyzed. The main purpose being to identify the problems causing low yields and to suggest possible ways of overcomming ...