Browsing Articles: Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension by Author "Kiprotich, Shadrack"
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Determinants of adoption and adoption intensity of integrated soil fertility management technologies among sorghum farmers in Upper Eastern Kenya
Kiprotich, Shadrack; Mogaka, Hezron; Ndirangu, Samuel Njiri; Nyambane Onyari, Charles (UoEm, 2023-08-03)Climate change manifestations and population pressure are some of the most critical challenges that affect agricultural productivity. Integrated soil fertility management (ISFM) technologies are among the agricultural ... -
Exploring Socio-Economic Characteristics on Adoption Intensity of Biochar Among Farming Households In Sub-Humid Regions of Western Kenya
Kyalo, Annastacia Maitha; Mogaka, Hezron; Kirimi, Florence Kaumi; Kizito, Kwena; Ndirangu, Samuel Njiri; Onyari, Charles Nyambane; Muriithi, Lydia; Elvin, Otara Nyaboe; Mutungi, Scholastica Katava; Kiprotich, Shadrack; Njiru, Moses Muchangi; Kamau, Ezekiel Areri (University of Embu, 2025-02-13)Agriculture is a cornerstone of Kenya's economy, yet declining soil fertility and low adoption of sustainable agricultural technologies, such as biochar, have hindered productivity among smallholder farmers. Biochar is ... -
Factors Influencing Youth Farmers' Use of Soil and Water Conservation Technologies In Drylands of Machakos County,Kenya
Mutungi, Scholastica Kavata; Mogaka, Hezron Rasugu; Kirimi, Florence Kaumi; Onyari, Charles Nyambane; Muriithi, Lydia; Otara, Elvin Nyaboe; Kiprotich, Shadrack; Njiru, Moses Muchangi; Kyalo, Annastacia Maitha; Kamau, Ezekiel Areri (UoEm, 2025-04-02)Land degradation presents a serious threat to sustainable soil and water resources, primarily through erosion, declining soil fertility, and extreme weather events. Addressing these challenges involves selecting appropriate ...