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GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS, SOIL PHYSICOCHEMICAL PROPERTIES, AND NUTRIENT USE EFFICIENCY UNDER INORGANIC-ORGANIC FERTILIZER SUBSTITUTIONS IN MAIZE AND DESMODIUM CROPPING SYSTEMS
(University of Eldoret, 2025)Climate change continues to threaten ecosystem functions, and agriculture remains one of the major sources of greenhouse gas (GHGs) emissions responsible for global warming. However, little is known about the quantities ... -
MARKET ACCESSIBILITY AND ADOPTION OF IMPROVED INDIGENOUS CHICKEN AMONG SMALL-SCALE FARMERS IN ELGEYO MARAKWET COUNTY: THE CASE OF KEIYO NORTH SUB- COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2025)Improved indigenous chicken (IIC) is increasingly regarded as a sustainable agricultural enterprise with notable social, economic, and environmental benefits. It is considered a promising strategy for improving food and ... -
SPATIOTEMPORAL DYNAMICS OF RIPARIAN GREENHOUSE GAS FLUXES AND SOIL CARBON STOCKS IN THE BURA AND WUNDANYI CATCHMENTS, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2025)Agropastoral riparian zones are globally linked to increased greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and soil organic carbon (SOC) depletion, but the Kenyan cases are underrepresented in global datasets. The study investigated ... -
ECONOMIC DETERMINANTS OF HOUSEHOLD INCOME FROM FARM GATE DRY MAIZE GRAIN SALES AMONG SMALL-SCALE MAIZE FARMERS IN KEIYO NORTH SUB-COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2025)The growth rate in the agricultural sector has been slow in recent times, as shown in the national governments’ bulletins on the performance of various agricultural sub-sectors. Farm gate maize prices have been unstable ... -
EFFECT OF PHOSPHORUS FERTILIZER AND CROPPING SYSTEMS ON RICE BEAN (Vigna umbellata, L.) PRODUCTION IN WESTERN KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2025)Low soil phosphorus (P) remains a critical constraint to sustainable legume production in Western Kenya. Rice bean (Vigna umbellata L.), a resilient and nutrient-rich yet underutilized legume, offers opportunities for ... -
FACTORS DRIVING THE ADOPTION OF IMPROVED CASSAVA CULTIVARS IN TESO SOUTH, BUSIA COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2025)Cassava's significance as a food crop is underscored by its ability to thrive in poor soils, withstand drought, and tolerate marginal conditions where other crops might fail. Despite its recognized importance and the ... -
EFFECT OF MULCHING AS A WEED MANAGEMENT STRATEGY IN FIELD PRODUCTION OF FRENCH BEANS (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) IN KENYA.
(University of Eldoret, 2025)There has been a 2% decrease on French bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) production in Kenya due to factors such as weeds, pests and diseases and the challenge of controlling them using chemicals that result in high rejection ... -
Adoption and Barriers to Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation Strategies for Food Security in the Lower Nyando Basin, Kenya
(East African Journal of Agriculture and Biotechnology, 2026)Climate change is a critical threat to food security, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, where livelihoods are highly dependent on climate-sensitive sectors such as rain-fed agriculture and fisheries. In Kenya, the Lower ... -
Climate Shocks and Food Security: Community Perceptions of Floods and Droughts in Kenya’s Lower Nyando Basin
(East African Journal of Environment and Natural Resources,, 2026)Floods and droughts have intensified across Sub-Saharan Africa, undermining food security and rural livelihoods. In Kenya’s Lower Nyando Basin (LNB), where households depend primarily on rain-fed agriculture and fishing, ... -
Spatial Determinants of Animal Roadkill Occurrence and Hotspots, With Implications for Wildlife Conservation Along Nairobi-Mombasa Highway
(African Journal of Ecology, 2025-06)The continuous expansion of global road networks, driven by increasing human populations, poses an emerging threat to animal populations through vehicle collisions. This study identifies the causal factors and hotspots ... -
Socio-Economic Factors Influencing Solid Waste Management in Urban Centres of Nandi County
(African Journal of Education Science and Technology AJEST, 2025)Rapid population growth, urbanization, industrialization and economic development have resulted in the generation of big volumes of solid waste in Nandi County. Yet solid waste is an economic commodity that may not ... -
Economic Value of Solid Waste for Improved Solid Waste Management in Nandi County, Kenya
(African Journal of Education Science and Technology (AJEST, 2025-05)Due to rapid population growth and urbanization Nandi County is experiencing challenges of managing urban solid waste especially as this is an economic commodity that may not be optimally allocated through the normal market ... -
Influence of pH Variation on Lead Uptake and Accumulation in Raphanus raphanistrum and Brassica napus Grown in Spiked and Limed Agricultural Soils of Moiben Sub-County, Kenya
(Journal of Aquatic and Terrestrial Ecosystems, 2025-08)This study assessed Pb uptake and distribution in Raphanus raphanistrum (RR) and Brassica napus (BN) grown in agricultural soils from Moiben Sub-County, Kenya, under three soil treatments: Pb-spiked soil (to ≈1000 mg/kg), ... -
GA3 and KNO3 Efficiency of Breaking Dormancy In Wild Brassicaceae (Brassica napus and Raphanus raphanistrum) Seeds for Enhanced Phytoremediation
(Agri Res & Tech: Open Access, 2022-06)Brassicaceae family are largely stress resistant to extreme environmental conditions particularly heavy metals laden soils. They are found in post-harvest agricultural field and sometimes during farming season costing ... -
Spatio-temporal Ecology of Fasciola Vectors and Co-occurring Trematode Hosts in Kingwal Wetland, Kenya
(Science Publishing Group., 2025-11)This study examined the spatial and temporal distribution of freshwater snails in Kingwal Wetland, Kenya, to assess their role in fascioliasis transmission. A total of 8,754 snails representing eight species were collected ... -
Assessing Status of Agroecological Biodiversity in Smallholder farming: Evidence from FAO TAPE Tool Localization in Busia County, Kenya
(Journal of Crops, Livestock and Pests Management, 2025-08)Agroecological biodiversity is the variety and variability of above ground organisms, that is crops, livestock, trees, and activities considered under agricultural systems. This study investigated the extent of above ... -
PERFORMANCE OF IMPROVED INDIGENOUS CHICKEN REARED ON SORGHUM-BASED RATIONS UNDER THREE PRODUCTION SYSTEMS IN WESTERN AND NORTH-RIFT REGIONS, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2025)Improved indigenous chicken (IIC) contribute to nutritional requirements, socio-cultural benefits, and welfare of smallholder farmers. Maize as an energy source in chicken feed is becoming unrealistic due to high costs ... -
ECONOMIC DETERMINANTS OF DAIRY COW MILK PRODUCTION AMONG SMALL-SCALE FARMERS IN MARAKWET EAST SUB-COUNTY, ELGEYO-MARAKWET COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2025)Dairy farming remains a major economic backbone in Kenya, contributing food and income to the households of many small-scale farmers. In Marakwet East Sub-County, however, annual milk production has plateaued at approximately ... -
EVALUATION OF THE INFLUENCE OF INPUT SUBSIDY ON POTATO PRODUCTION, PRODUCTIVITY AND TECHNOLOGY ADOPTION AMONG SMALLHOLDER FARMERS IN MARAKWET WEST SUB- COUNTY, ELGEYO MARAKWET COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2025)Agricultural input subsidies are widely promoted to improve access to critical farm inputs such as fertilizers and certified seeds, especially among resource-constrained smallholder farmers in developing countries. ... -
PREVALENCE AND ECONOMIC IMPACT OF FASCIOLA GIGANTICA AND HYDATID CYSTS IN CATTLE AND SHEEP AT ELDORET SLAUGHTERHOUSE, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2025)Fasciolosis and hydatidosis significantly affect livestock production globally, with a high prevalence in Sub-Saharan Africa. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of Fasciola gigantica and hydatid cysts in cattle ...
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