Faculty of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine (FAg / FVM): Recent submissions
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Applicability of climate analogues for climate change adaptation planning in Bugabira commune, Burundi
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Projected impacts of climate change on agriculture in Sub-Saharan Africa are significant and require concrete measures to better understand the anticipated outcomes and address them effectively. The use of climate analogues ... -
Comparative evaluation of six indigenous rangeland grasses for Pasture production under varying soil moisture contents in Tana River county, South Eastern Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-06)In response to the increasing livestock feed shortages in Kenya’s arid and semi-arid rangelands, production and storage of hay and/or other forages for utilization during the dry seasons has been identified as a possible ... -
An assessment of food security status and factors influencing the choice of food insecurity coping mechanisms in Rwanda: the case of Gisagara district
(University of Nairobi, 2014-07)Despite the remarkable progress in term of economic growth and poverty reduction made in Rwanda since the tragedy of the 1994 genocide, more than 80 percent of its rural population is still relying on subsistence agriculture ... -
To characterize dairy goat production in mount Kenya region; determination of Prevalence and risk factors of subclinical mastitis, and antibiotic sensitivity of the Isolates
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Dairy goat production is an emerging enterprise, which has a lot of potential for poverty alleviation, improved nutrition, and increased income for the poor; it can play a role in contribution towards Kenya’s development ... -
Occurrence of f u s a r i u m head blight, associated mycotoxins and resistance of wheat germplasm
(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 2014)Fusarium head blight (FHB) is an important disease of wheat that reduces yield and quality through contamination with mycotoxins detrimental to human and livestock health. Major wheat varieties grown in Kenya are susceptible ... -
Factors causing frequent devitalisation non-compliance of Kenyan cut rose flower exports to Australia
(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 2014)Floriculture formsthe most significant part in the Kenyan Horticultural industry contributing 50% of the total value in the export market despite myriad challenges like multiple standards and the ever changing market ... -
Characterization of maize double haploid and varietal hybrids under low-nitrogen and drought stress conditions
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A study of the fermentation process <, and microbiological characteristics of Amabere Amaruranu, a Kisii fermented milk product
(2014)Abstract Amabere amaruranu is a popular traditionally fermented milk product from the Kisii community. Kenya. The objective of this study was to document the production process of amabere amaruranu. to determine and ... -
The prevalence of iron deficiency and the associated factors in children aged 6-59 months in central equatoria state, Juba- south Sudan
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The general objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of iron deficiency and the associated factors in children aged 6-59 months in south Sudan’s Central Equatoria state in Juba. A cross-sectional study was ... -
Use of modern communication technologies among rural agricultural extension personnel to disseminate agricultural information: case study of Machakos County
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This research set out to understand and identify the main barriers faced by rural agricultural extension personnel in the application of modern communication technologies in the management of agricultural information to ... -
Incidence, classification and management of appendicular Bone fractures in dogs in nairobi county, kenya. A retrospective study
(University of Nairobi, 2014-08)Dogs and cats constitute the majority of domestic pets worldwide, Kenya included. These pets are prone to sustain appendicular bone fractures, which are frequently caused by traumatic injuries, or bone pathology. A ... -
Assessment of consumer awareness and preferences for quality certification and origin-labeling in fruit salads in Kigali, Rwanda
(2014)Consumers worldwide are increasingly becoming more concerned and aware about food standards, quality and safety issues. Developing countries including Rwanda have shown poor food quality and considerable deficiencies in ... -
Potential of potassium salts of fatty acids and integrated pest management strategies in the management of snap Bean pests
(2014)Production of snap beans for the export market in Kenya is mainly by small scale farmers but insect pests remain a major constraint to production. Farmers rely mainly on synthetic chemical pesticides to manage insect pests. ... -
Breeding Maize for early maturity and drought tolerance in Kenya using anthesis to silking interval
(2012)Maize is the most important staple crop grown in all the agro-ecological zones of Kenya including the Arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs) that cover 80% of the total land mass. Due to climate change prevalent globally, an ... -
Adaptation of andean dry Bean (phaseolus vulgaris l.) genotypes to drought stress
(2014)Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is the principal food legume in eastern Africa. However, most of the large seeded varieties grown by farmers are susceptible to drought. Adaptation to drought stress is therefore an ... -
Effects of fertilizer application and pinching on the yield of grain amaranth (amaranthus hypochondriacus)
(2014)Inadequate food and imbalanced nutrients are major causes of human malnutrition for the poor, sick, children, elderly and People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLWAS) who are the most vulnerable. These groups have high protein ... -
Green Gram population and arrangement effect on Striga Hermonthica Parasitism under intercropping with Zea Mays
(2014)In Kenya maize is the staple food crop with 80% of the population using it as the main human food. Maize shortage in Kenya always causes food crisis threatening political and economic stability. Weeds are a major constraint ... -
The effect of ICT on youth participation in the production of pigeon pea: the case of Muka sub county,Makueni county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-05)The study evaluated the effect of Information Communication Technology (ICT) in increasing youth participation in production of Pigeon Pea; determined to what extent the youth use communication channels that are used to ... -
Evaluation of factors influencing membership in coffee Cooperatives in Huye District, Rwanda
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The government of Rwanda adopted a new policy reform to improve coffee industry by building new coffee washing stations, organizing coffee farmers into cooperatives and training local farmers. Despite cooperatives‟ efforts ... -
An assessment of use of information communication technologies in agricultural training centres: A case study of Central Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Agricultural Training Centers (ATCs) have been gaining popularity since the 1960s with more and more farmers engaging in farming especially in the central Kenya region. As a Government initiative, the Ministry of Agriculture ...
