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Constraints to Increased Milk Productivity and Coping Mechanisms in Smallholder Farms in Bomet, Nakuru and Nyeri County Milksheds in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)
The demand for milk and dairy products is rising despite the low milk yield from smallholder dairy animals in Kenya. The aim of this study was to document dairy production system, constraints and coping mechanisms in ...
Compliance to Food Safety Management Systems for Fruits and Vegetable Salads in Fine Dining Hotels in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Compliance to Food Safety Management Systems for Fruits and Vegetable Salads in Fine Dining Hotels in Nairobi County, Kenya
Effect of Tied Ridges on Yield and Yield Components of Maize, Sorghum and Dry Bean Under Different Agronomic Management Practices in Central Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
The principle factors causing low productivity of food crops under rain-fed agriculture are low soil fertility, unpredictable and poorly distributed rainfall that cause low soil moisture, poor crop management practices and ...
Response of Chia (Salvia Hispanica) to Water Stress, Plant Density and Nitrogen Fertilizer in Two Agro-ecological Zones of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Chia (Salvia hispanica) is gaining popularity worldwide due to its nutritional and health benefits. In Kenya, production of chia seed is relatively new, and the crop has gained attention hence prompting the possibility of ...
Optimization of Processing Parameters in the Production of Mango Flakes
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Mango fruit (Mangifera indica. L) is a common fruit seasonally produced in large volumes in
Kenya. However, post-harvest losses which can be attributed to a lack of enough modern
processing technology have been a bottleneck ...
Effect of Fanya Juu Terraces With Varying Ditch Dimensions on Selected Soil Properties and Crop Yields in Semi-arid Eastern Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Fanya juu terracing is a soil and water conservation practice used to control erosion and
increase agricultural productivity in sloppy and hilly areas. The practice involves digging
ditches and throwing the soil uphill ...
Adaptability, Stability and Post-harvest Management of Selected Green Vegetable Pigeon Pea (Cajanus Cajan) Genotypes in Eastern Region of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Pigeon pea (Cajanus Cajan) is an important food security crop grown in the marginal Arid and semi-arid regions of Kenya. Its production and productivity are limited due to moisture stress and poor genotype adaptability to ...
Management of Potato Cyst Nematodes Using Host Resistance, Organic Amendments and Biocontrol Agents in Nyandarua County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Globally, potato cyst nematodes species (Globodera pallida and Globodera rostochiensis) are characterized by their invasive nature, efficient adaptability in most environments, and vast spread in potato fields. Given the ...
Development of a Ready to Drink Sorghum Beverage Through Optimization of Malting and Fermentation.
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
There has been a growing trend in production and marketing of a range of beverages with poor nutritional quality in Kenya resulting in public health concerns such as diabetes, overweight and obesity especially among children ...