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Technical efficiency, profitability and market Diversity among smallholder tomato farmers in Kirinyaga county
(UoEm, 2020-10-26)
The horticultural sub-sector in Kenya contributes immensely to the country’s development agenda. Particularly, vegetables are crucial in poverty alleviation with tomato production ranking among the most vibrant enterprises. ...
Transaction Costs and Market Participation among Avocado Smallholders in Murang’a County
(University of Embu, 2020-09-26)
Access to market plays a vital role in poverty alleviation among smallholder farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa. Agricultural markets provide income generating opportunities for farmers in rural areas hence improving their ...
Farm-Level Supply and Value Addition of Mangoes among Small-Scale Producers in Machakos County
(University of Embu, 2020-12-11)
Mango (Mangifera indicia L.) is one of the most suitable fruit crops in arid and semi-arid
areas of Kenya. Its production in Machakos County has generally been fluctuating over the
past few years, such that there is no ...
Adoption of Best Agronomic Practices, Technical Efficiency and Profitability of Sugarcane Production among Smallholders in Malava Sub- County of Kakamega County, Kenya
(University of Embu, 2020-12-11)
Sugarcane crop (Saccharum officinarum) is one of the important industrial crops that are
major employers and contributor to the Kenyan economy. Despite the importance attached
to this subsector, sugarcane production is ...
Transaction Costs and Market Participation Among Avocado Smallholders in Murang’a County
(University of Embu, 2020-12-11)
Access to market plays a vital role in poverty alleviation among smallholder farmers in
Sub-Saharan Africa. Agricultural markets provide income generating opportunities for
farmers in rural areas hence improving their ...
Climate Change Adaptation Information for Improved Agricultural Productivity among Smallholder Farmers in Lower Eastern Kenya
(University of Embu, 2021-09)
The effects of climate variability and change on communities are felt across the globe
thus adaptation information is sought as a panacea. With the pervasive uncertainty on
expected weather patterns amidst climate ...
Communication and Uptake of Integrated Soil Fertility Management and Soil Water Conservation Technologies by Farmers in Tharaka-Nithi County, Kenya
(University of Embu, 2021-09)
Integrated soil fertility management and soil water conservation practices are possible
solutions to persistent soil quality decline and low availability of soil moisture which are
affecting agricultural productivity in ...
Gender Influence on Soil Fertility and Water Management Technologies Uptake among Smallholder Farmers in Tharaka Nithi County
(University of Embu, 2021-09)
Degraded landscapes and soil water stress are long-standing problems to smallholder
agriculture in the drylands. Despite the important roles of soil and water conservation in
restoring degraded landscapes and improving ...
Technology Adoption, Production and Market Participation among Smallholder Indigenous Chicken Farmers in Tigania West Sub-County, Meru County
(University of Embu, 2021-09)
Majority of the Kenyan population resides in rural areas and are characterised by high
levels of poverty due to low income and food insecurity. Poultry production and in
particular indigenous chicken has been recognised ...
Role of Information and Communication Technology and Socio-Economic Factors on Marketing of Tomatoes among Smallholder Farmers in Kirinyaga County, Kenya
(University of Embu, 2021-09)
Tomato is produced and consumed worldwide. In Kenya, tomato is used to generate
income among rural people. Despite this, the sub-sector faces numerous challenges such
as fluctuating market prices, postharvest losses and ...