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The early development of the male Bovine Gonad (from 5 To 66 Mm crown-rump Length).
(University of Nairobi,Department of Veterinary Anatomy and Histology, 1971)This study covers the development of the male bovine gonad from 5 to 66 mm crown-rump length. The first part of the work deals with the primordial germ cells which are observed not only in the mesernhyme of the dorsal ... -
Early warning systems and Rain water harvesting technologies As coping mechanisms against climate change in Enkaroni -kajiado District –Kenya
(2010)The study was motivated by the need to find out whether pastoralists in Kajiado are really aware of climate change and whether any mitigation measures are been practically put in place. The broad objective of the study ... -
Ecological and socio-cultural trends of Kaputiei group ranches in Kenya
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Ecological and socio-economic impact of changing land use in Kilombero valley, Tanzania
(University of NairobiDepartment of Land Resource Management and Agricultural Technology (LARMAT), 2006)The study was conducted in Malinyi ward, Ulanga district in Tanzania. The aim of the study was to determine the ecological and socio-economic effects of changing land use patterns due to pastoral migration in the area. ... -
Ecological factors affecting the distribution of pseudomonas solanacearum in Kenya
(Plant Science & Crop Protection, University of Nairobi, 1982)One hundred and thirty-eight potato farms were examined for the presence of bacterial wilt in Central,Eastern and Rift Valley Provinces. The altitude of these areas ranged from 1390 m to 2790 m above the sea level and ... -
Ecology and behaviour of the black rhinoceros diceros bicornis linn. 1758 in Masai Mara game reserve
(Plant Science & Crop Protection, University of Nairobi, 1973)The ecology and behaviour of maasai Mara Game Reserve rhinoceros was studied from May 1971 to August 1972. At the end of August 1972, the entire Mara rhino population consisted of 10 animals of which 73% were adults ... -
The ecology of large herbivores in Simanjiro plains, Northern Tanzania
(Department of Range Management, University of Nairobi, 1976-03)In his pioneer ecological study of the then Tarangire Game Reserve in northern Tanzaniat Lamprey (1964) found out that while wild ungulates •pent the dry season concentrated in the Tarangire at a high density of up to about ... -
An econometric model for forecasting Coffee production and surplus stocks In Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Agricultural Economics, 1989)The study highlights the importance of the coffee industry to Kenya and stresses the need for a resilient industry in the face of an over supplied international market. It calls for systematic planning and monitoring of ... -
An Economic Analysis of Agrochemical Use in Tomato Production in Kiambu District
(University Of Nairobi, 1993)The purpose of this study was to analyze agrochemicals use in pest-disease control in Kiambu district. The broad objective was to study the use and the economics of pesticides in Kiambu district. The specific objectives ... -
Economic analysis of beef Cattle Farmers’ technical efficiency and willingness to comply with Disease Free Zones in Kenya
(Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011-07)In Kenya, the cattle enterprise is an important source of livelihood for many farmers. However, lack of analytical evidence on efficiency levels of farmers in various production systems constrains policy making on optimal ... -
Economic analysis of beef ranching: the case of Laikipia District Kenya
(Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 1990-01)The principal objectives of this study were to evaluate beef ranch income by comparing gross returns from sale of livestock with costs of production. Using net income as an indicat6r of ranch profitability, the study ... -
An economic analysis of cereal banks in bungoma and Butere-Mumias districts of western kenya
(2009)Cereal banking involves buying of cereals or grains during periods of lower prices, storing and selling out the stocks when prices are higher. In Kenya they were started with the aim of enhancing local food security and ... -
An economic analysis of coconut production in Kwale district ,Kenya
(Department of Agricultural Economics, 1994)This study, conducted in Kikoneni location of Kwale district, was prompted by Kenya's net importation of vegetable oil, whereby it spends almost US$ 80 million or Ksh 4.5 billion annually to purchase 200,000 metric tons ... -
Economic analysis of coffee co-operative societies. A case study of Central Province in Kenya
(Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 1994)The coffee industry is an important sub-sector in agriculture. However, despite its importance, the industry has been facing a lot of problems especially in the marketing of coffee by the co-operatives. The co-operativ~ ... -
Economic Analysis of Consumers‟ Awareness and Willingness to Pay for Geographical Indicators and Other Quality Attributes of Honey in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Geographical indication (GI) identifies a product as originating from a given territory, region or country. This form of product-labelling signifies reputation for quality, safety and authenticity. It is a form of value-based ... -
Economic analysis of crop-livestock integration: The case of the Ethiopian highlands
(College of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1995)This study is concerned with the impact of crop-livestock integration on food production and farm incomes in highland farming systems in Ethiopia. Structural food deficits and rural poverty are important household ... -
An economic analysis of dairy production systems in Nyamira District, Kenya
(Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 1995)This study was motivated by the need to find out whether farmers could increase their profits through intensification of input use. The major objective of the study was to characterize the dairy production systems in ... -
An economic analysis of divergencies from agro-chemical use recommendations on coffee small-holdings in Machakos District, Kenya
(Plant Science & Crop Protection, 1980)The study records the levels of agro-chemical use on mature coffee, viz : nitrogen, copper and captafol fungicides; and their frequencies of application, exhibited by a sample of small-holders in the Northern division ... -
An economic analysis of effects of risk management strategies on dairying in smallholder farms
(University of Nairobi, 1997-10)This study investigated the risks facing the smallholder dairy farmers and examined how income sources and risk management strategies used by the farmers affect the dairy enterprise. The study was carried out in Limuru ... -
Economic analysis of factors affecting sunflower production in Machakos district of Kenya: a case study of Kibwezi division
(Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 1990)The study was motivated by the need to find out why sunflower production has been erratic and declining in Machakos District in spite of the joint efforts of the Government and Oi 1 Crop Development Limited (OCD Ltd) ...