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SOCIAL FACTORS AFFECTING ADOPTION OF ZERO-GRAZING DAIRY FARMING TECHNOLOGY AMONG SMALLHOLDER FARMERS IN BONDO SUBCOUNTY, KENYA
(International Journal of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development Studies, 2019)
Adoption of zero-grazing technology in Bondo Sub-County has remained low at 4-8 percent despite its introduction in the area in 1990s. No in-depth analysis has ever been conducted in Bondo Sub-County on the factors ...
Influence of Herbicides Application as Desiccant on Protein and Sugar Content of Soybean Seed
(Journal of Biology, Agriculture and Healthcare, 2019)
Soybean, Glycine max is an annual crop belonging to the family Fabaceae, which has 40% protein, 20% oiland 30% carbohydrate and plays a very significant role in world agriculture. Some farmers hasten the maturity and ...
Factors Influencing Subsidized Fertilizer Access andUse Intensity onSmall Holder Farmers inTrans Nzoia County
(International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRIS, 2019)
Low crop yields as a result of inadequate application of fertilizer remains to be a challengelimiting optimum crop production especially among smallholder farmers in Kenya. The government of Kenya, ...
THE COMBINING ABILITY OF SINGLE CROSSES AND THEIR REACTION TO MAIZE LETHAL NECROSIS VIRUS.
(University of Eldoret, 2019)
Maize is a key staple crop that is grown in most regions of Kenya and it is consumed in various forms by 80% of the population. Among the biotic constraints, maize lethal necrosis disease causes heavy yield losses thus ...
EFFECTS OF SOIL AMENDMENTS ON PHYSICAL PROPERTIES AND MAIZE GRAIN YIELD IN POORLY RESPONSIVE SOILS OF WESTERN KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2019)
Poor soil responsiveness to fertilizer application is an emerging problem whose cause is yet to be well understood. This was the basis for a study in Western Kenya to unravel the underlying physical characteristics of these ...
Variability in Morpho-biochemical Traits Associated with Pod Borer (Helicoverpa armigera) Resistance in Pigeonpea Pods
(Journal of Experimental Agriculture International, 2019)
Pigeonpea contributes to food and nutrition security among poor households in urban and rural
areas. Globally it is characterized by stagnant and unstable yield due to its susceptibility to various
stresses including ...
OCCURRENCE OF COMMON BACTERIAL BLIGHT CAUSED BY Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. phaseoli ON COMMON BEAN AND THE INFLUENCE OF DIFFERENT FACTORS ON IT’S INCIDENCE IN UASIN GISHU COUNTY
(Int. J. Adv. Res., 2019)
Beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) is a popular legume crop in Kenya, ranking
first among the legumes in importance. The production of this crop in
Kenya has not kept pace with the demand. Among the main causes for
poor ...
Enhancing Seed Yield and Quality of Nerica by Timely Harvesting
(International Journal of Scientific Research and Innovative Technology, 2019)
Rice is one of the new crops in the seed certification system in Kenya. New Rice for Africa
(NERICA), which is upland rice, has been developed and four varieties released for
multiplication in Kenya. Evaluation of ...
Modelling Yield Gap Trends of Maize (Zea mays L.) Production under Soil Fertility Stress for Uasin Gishu Plateau Climate
(International Journal for Research in Applied Science & Engineering Technology (IJRASET), 2019)
Results of maize yield under fertility stressed conditions were predicted using AquaCrop model by comparing a
reference non- fertility stressed field with a stressed condition for levels of soil stress from 5% to 95% ...