dc.contributor.author | Obonyo, CO | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2013-06-17T13:25:34Z | |
dc.date.available | 2013-06-17T13:25:34Z | |
dc.date.issued | 1993 | |
dc.identifier.citation | Obonyo, C.O(1993). An analysis of the economic potential and adoption of alley cropping in Siaya district | en |
dc.identifier.uri | http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/35017 | |
dc.description | Msc Thesis | en |
dc.description.abstract | Though alley cropping has been in use for about six
years in Siaya District, no economic study to determine
its impact on farm families' income in the district has
been undertaken hitherto. This study was therefore an
attempt to determine the impact by focusing on two
divisions: namely Bondo and Yala. These two divisions
represent medium and high potential regions of the
district. The objectives of the study were to describe
the factors that influence adoption of alley cropping and
to determine the profitability of alley cropping. Data
was generated by administering a questionnaire survey.
This primary data was supplemented with secondary data
obtained from Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI) .
Through the use of appropriate statistical
techniques and Cost-Benefit analysis (CBA) , it was
concluded that alley cropping has the potential of
increasing farm families' income in both divisions. The
potential has been realized to some extent in both
divisions. The study established that labour
availability, level of income and farm-size are important
factors that influence adoption of alley cropping.
VI
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
To my supervisor, Prof Ackello-Ogutu who guided and
supported me throughout the research work, I am most
grateful. Mr. D. Hoekstra and Mr. R. Swinkels of ICRAF
must also be thanked for their helpful comments. I am
also grateful to Dr. Omwani who helped at the initial
stages of my research proposal.
My sincere gratitude goes to the University of
Nairobi for sponsoring me for the Masters program. I am
also grateful to ICRAF for allowing me to make use of
their library. My thanks also go to Dr. Nyamai of KEFRI
for providing me with secondary data.
Finally, much thanks go to Ms R. 0100 and E.
Akinyi for their help in typing the thesis. To my
parents and other friends who helped in various ways, I
am most thankful. | en |
dc.language.iso | en | en |
dc.subject | Economic potential | en |
dc.subject | Adoption | en |
dc.subject | Alley cropping | en |
dc.subject | Siaya District | en |
dc.title | An analysis of the economic potential and adoption of alley cropping in Siaya district | en |
dc.type | Thesis | en |
local.publisher | Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Nairobi, Kenya | en |