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Optimization of seed potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) tuber yield and size distribution through integrated irrigation water, nitrogen and phosphorus mineral nutrient application.
(Science Domain International, 2013-12-16)
Potato is the world's fourth important food crop after wheat, rice and maize because of its great yield potential and high nutritive value . In Kenya, potato is constrained by low seed tuber production in the informal ...
Analysis of Institutional Factors Affecting Optimization of Coffee Yields in Chuka Sub-County, Tharaka-Nithi County, Kenya
(Research gate, 2020)
The importance of coffee production in the world economy cannot be ruled out due to its contribution
in the developing countries in areas such as creation of employment and rise in foreign exchange.
Most of the coffee ...
Effect of Institutional and Farmer Based Climate Change Adaptation Measures on Crop Production in Mavuria Ward, Mbeere South Sub-county, Embu County, Kenya
(Research gate, 2020)
Africa is under pressure from climate stresses and is highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate
change. In Kenya, agriculture is the backbone of the economy making it an important contributor to
food security of rural ...
Socio-economic Factors Affecting Uptake of Banana Value Addition among Smallholders in Chuka Sub-county, Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya
(Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology, 2021-01-11)
Banana farmers in most parts of Kenya have not embraced value addition despite its accrued
economic benefits and emphasis by stakeholders. A study was done in Chuka Sub-County,
Tharaka Nithi County to identify the ...