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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 ...
Economics of the System of Rice Intensification on Productivity of Rice among Smallholder Farmers of Mwea Irrigation Scheme, Kenya
(University of Embu, 2020-11)
Rice farming has received considerable attention in developing countries and particularly
in Kenya due to its impact on smallholders’ income and food security. Irrigated rice is the
largest consumer of water and its ...