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Effect of cultivation on soil moisture content in University of Embu
(University of Embu, 2020)
Soil moisture is one of the major components of soil fertility. It plays a key role in the growth of
plants. A clear indication of soil water significance to plants. To achieve high farm productivity,
plants will require ...
Bacteria Isolated from Lake Magadi Soil with Potential for Utilization of Different Substrates
(University of Embu, 2020)
There is a wide distribution of soda lakes in the world, but most are found in arid and semi-arid
areas. Soda lakes contain high salt concentration with a high pH. This study was done in Lake
Magadi, located in the ...
Effect of soil PH on distribution of soil organisms
(University of Embu, 2020)
Soil pH is a very influential variable in soil. The degree of acidity and alkalinity of soil
determines the type and number of soil organisms present in the soil. Presence of soil
organisms is important because it improves ...
Evaluating Factors Influencing Wheat Production Among Small Scale Farmers, A Case of Buuri Sub County in Meru County
(University of Embu, 2020)
The purpose for this study was to investigate factors influencing wheat production among small
scale farmers of Buuri Sub County, Meru County, Kenya. The study was guided by the following
objectives: to investigate how ...
Influence of Selected Economic Factors on Choice of Marketing Channels for Pineapples in Karimoni Ward in Thika Sub-County
(University of Embu, 2020)
This study focuses on economic factors influencing choice of marketing channels for pineapples
in Thika Sub County, Karimoni ward. Marketing agricultural produce is important amongst
farmers because they derive benefits ...
Evaluation of Factors Affecting Pig Production By Small Scale Farmers In Gatanga Sub County Murang’a County
(University of Embu, 2020)
The purpose of this study was to establish factors affecting small scale pig farming in Gatanga Sub
County Muran’ga County. Agriculture is the backbone of Kenya economy accounting about 70%
of gross domestic product. Pig ...
Influence of Economic Factors on Hass Avocado Production In Gatundu South Constituency, Kiambu County
(University of Embu, 2020)
Avocado farming remains the economic backbone of horticultural farming in Kenya. In central
Kenya in particular Kiambu County avocado farming is very popular and very high. Although they
produce this much, they have not ...
Financing Models and Affordable Housing in Kenyan Real Estate
(University of Embu, 2020)
Approximately 100 million people are homeless in the world, in Kenya 2 million are homeless and more living in slums. With the continuous population increase in the country, the real estate market needs to increase the ...
Factors Influencing Tea Production A Case Study of Smallholder Farmers in Konoin, Bomet County
(University of Embu, 2020)
Tea is a very important cash crop to farmers in Kenya due to its contribution to farmer's income
and its contents in catechins, caffeine and thiamine. The crop is the main source of vitamin (C, B,
E) for human consumption. ...
Factors Affecting Commercial Rabbit Production in Kaplamai WARD, Trans-Nzoia County
(University of Embu, 2020)
The study focused on evaluating factors affecting commercial rabbit production. Many rabbit
farmers in Kenya rear rabbits in small scale mainly for consumption purposes thus the adoption of
commercial rabbit production ...