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Assessment of Selected Social Economic Factors Affecting Sugarcane Productiivity Among Small Scale Farmers in West Kabras Ward, Malava Constituency
(University of Embu, 2020)
Sugarcane is a cash crop that is grown in Kenya by both small scale and large farmers. It is mainly
grown to enhance incomes of farmers which improve their living standards. The relevance of this
study was to determine ...
Assessment of Factors Affecting Mango Profitability Among Small Scale Farmers in Kasikeu Ward, Makueni County
(University of Embu, 2020)
This study assessed the factors affecting profitability of mango among small scale farmers in
Kasikeu Ward, Makueni County. Mango fruit profitability level is affected by many factors among
socio-economic factors like ...
Evaluation of Selected Factors Influencing Broilers Production Among Smallscale Farmers in Kabatini Ward, Nakuru County
(University of Embu, 2020)
This research project was conducted to evaluate the factors influencing broilers production among
small scale farmers in Kabatini ward, Nakuru. This research project aimed at bridging the gap in
the performance of broilers ...
Evaluation of Selected Factors Affecting Tomato Production by Farmers in Manyatta Sub County Embu County
(University of Embu, 2020)
The study is about tomato production by farmers in Manyatta Sub-County. Despite favorable
conditions to support tomatoes, the production by farmers has been low. The study sought to
analyze the effects of some selected ...
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 ...
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 ...