Faculty of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine (FAg / FVM): Recent submissions
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An Analysis of Determinants of Adoption of Clean Energy Cooking Technologies and Energy Sources in Kibera, Nairobi County - Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Acknowledgement of the effects of climate change on the planet over the last 3 decades led to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (U.N.F.C.C.C.) and the Kenyan government to champion for climate ... -
Heterosis, Combining Ability and Yield Performance of Sorghum Hybrids for the Semi -Arid Lands of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Sorghum is ranked third in importance in Kenya and forms an integral part in the farmers’ livelihoods as a food and nutritional security crop. Despite its critical role, its production and productivity has been low. Drought ... -
Effectiveness of Bio-control Agents in the Management of Early Blight of Tomatoes
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Tomato, a major vegetable widely used in Kenya faces a number of production challenges along with diseases like late blight, early blight and bacterial wilt. In this study, bio-control agents (BCAs) which are deemed to ... -
Assessment of Magnitudes of Transaction Costs and Their Effect on Smallholder Farmer Profitability in Kiambu-nairobi Leafy Vegetable Supply Chains
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Increasing urbanization in sub-Saharan Africa has resulted in a high value supply chain that has attracted rural vegetable farmers to participate in it. In Nairobi, existence of transaction costs along this chain has led ... -
Status of Fusarium Wilt of Banana in Kisii County and Its Management Using Soil Amendments
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Fusarium wilt is a serious problem in banana growing regions in Kenya. It affects particularly apple bananas but other bananas such as Gros Michel and Bokoboko are also affected to a lesser extent. Improving the conditions ... -
Perceptions of and Willingness to Pay for Hexanal Technology Among Smallholder Banana Farmers in Meru County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)About 40-50% of horticultural produce meant for consumption is lost along the value chain in Sub-Saharan Africa due to post-harvest losses. This greatly reduces food availability and leads to increased food prices thereby ... -
Diversity and Abundance of Dung Beetles Across Different Land Use Types and Their Role in Soil Fertility Improvement in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Dung beetles are crucial in livestock systems due to their contribution to dung removal, nutrients cycling and sustainable pasture production. There are limited studies to elucidate biodiversity and species-specific ... -
Analysis of Extent and Impact of Adoption of Soil Carbon Enhancing Practices on Maize Yield Among Small Holder Farmers in Kakamege and Vihiga Counties, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Smallholder farmers account for nearly 80 percent of food production in sub-saharan african (SSA),signifying their role in the achievement of food security.However,they are faced with low productivity due to poor agricultural ... -
Simulating Maize (Zea Mays L.) Performance Using Aquacrop Model Under Varying Irrigation Schedules and Water Depletion Levels in Bura Irrigation Scheme, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Supplemental irrigation is an important practice in sustaining soil moisture for optimal crop yield especially in ASAL regions, where during the growing season, potential evapotranspiration exceeds precipitation and the ... -
Determinants of Membership and Benefits of Participation in Pyrethrum Cooperatives in Musanze District, Rwanda
(University of Nairobi, 2019)For many years, pyrethrum in Rwanda has been among the top cash crops that earn significant foreign exchange for the country. Farmers grow subsistence crops for their own food needs and rely on pyrethrum as the cash crop ... -
Analysis of Integration of Sorghum Markets in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This study evaluated the integration of sorghum markets in Kenya using a cointegration approach. Bimonthly wholesale prices for sorghum for five major markets; Kalundu Market (Kitui County), Soko Posta Market (Busia County), ... -
Microbial Risk Assessment of Street Vended Poultry Products in the Informal Settlements of Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2019)With the increasing urbanization, street vended foods (SVF) have become popular in the developing countries especially in the areas of low-income status such as the informal settlements. In as much as SVF contributes ... -
Analysis Of Welfare Indicators For Chickens In Large Scale Contract And Non-Contract Broiler Farms In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) defines animal welfare as the physical and mental wellbeing of an animal, its ability to perform innate or species-specific behaviour in relation to the conditions in which it ... -
Adoption Of Embryo Transfer In Kenya And Its Improvement Through Use Of Optimal FSH Dosage During Superovulation
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Agriculture is a key sector in national development contributing 32% of the gross domestic product (GDP) in Kenya. The livestock sub sector accounts for 37% of the agricultural GDP equivalent to 12% of the national GDP ... -
Effects Of Optimal And Sub-Optimal Feeding On Apparent Digestibility, Nitrogen Balance And Methane Emission In Boran Steers Fed Rhodes Grass Hay
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The objective of this study was to determine effects of optimal and suboptimal feed intakes on apparent digestibility, nitrogen balance and methane emissions in Boran steers fed Rhodes grass hay. The study was carried out ... -
Knowledge Sharing For Research In Academic Institutions In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The study assessed knowledge sharing for research in academic institutions in Kenya with Strathmore University as the case study. This study incorporated qualitative and quantitative elements. Population consisted of ... -
Nutrient Management Options For Improving Growth, Yield And Quality Of Snap Bean (Phaseolus Vulgaris L.) In Embu County
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Low soil fertility, especially deficiencies in nitrogen and phosphorous, is one of the key constraints to snap bean production in Kenya. An on farm trial was carried out in Karungua village in Kawanjara Sub-location, ... -
Nutrition Knowledge, Dietary Practices And Nutrition Status Of Secondary School Adolescents (13-18 Years) In Ruiru Sub County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Adolescence is a vulnerable stage of life characterized by rapid growth and development and increased nutrients requirement. Good nutrition is important in promoting health and is dependent on appropriate dietary practices. ... -
Analysis Of Profitability And Determinants Of Adoption And Disadoption Of Cage Tilapia (Oreochromis Niloticus) Farming In Southern Ghana
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Ghana’s national annual fish deficit was 550,000 tons in 2018 leading to persistent increase in fish importation due to decline in capture fisheries. Adoption of aquaculture technologies has the potential to improve fish ...
