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Influence of Economic Factors On Production Of Fresh Water Fish In Manyatta Subcounty, Embu County
(University of Embu, 2020)Aquaculture is the farming of aquatic animals such as crustaceans, finfish and mollusks and aquatic plants in a controlled environment. The global demand for fish for human consumption is increasing but there has been a ... -
Influence of Economic Factors on Sorghum Production in Makueni County Kitise Ward
(University of Embu, 2020)Agriculture is the backbone of the African economy. It is a way of life, a source of life and a product of life. It accounts for 35% of the continents’ GDP, 40% of the export earnings and 70% of employment. Sorghum(sorghum ... -
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 ... -
Influence of Selected Factors on Irish Potatoes Production Among Small Scale Farmers in Kuresoi Sub-County in Nakuru County
(University of Embu, 2020)Coffee is one of the most valuable traded commodities in the world. In Africa, it is referred as the black gold due to its value. Farmers have come up with cooperative societies that assist them to manage and market their ... -
Socio-Economic Factors Affecting Green Grams Production A Case Study of Small Holder Farmers In Tharaka District
(University of Embu, 2020)In Kenya over the years production in agriculture has been experiencing a lot of challenges that have continued to reduce production of green grams due to the inadequate farm output. The main reason for this study was ... -
Socio-Economic Factors Affecting Sorghum Production Among Small Scale Farmers in Kibwezi East Sub County Makueni County
(University of Embu, 2020)The main purpose of this study was to determine the effects of socio economic factors on sorghum production in Kibwezi East Sub County. This was because researchers had mainly done their studies on climatic factors, ...