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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 ...
ADOPTION OF RECOMMENDED TECHNOLOGIES ALONG BANANA VALUE CHAIN AND ITS EFFECTS ON PRODUCTIVITY IN EMBU WEST SUB-COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Embu, 2022-08)
Banana is one of the most important fruits in Kenya as it contributes to about 32% of the foreign income of the total exported fruits. Despite this contribution, banana farming is facing numerous challenges such as lack ...
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 ...
Uptake of Regenerative Agriculture Technologies, Productivity of Selected Cereals And Pulses and Food Security in the Drylands of Embu County, Kenya
(UoEm, 2023-08)
At the global level, land degradation is on the increase thus threatening millions of livelihoods particularly in the drier ecosystems. More specifically, land degradation is a major concern in Kenya and more particularly ...