Agroforestry Systems (AFS) are integrated land use systems involving trees/shrubs and
agricultural and/or animal crops, simultaneously or sequentially, with the objective of
sustainably increasing the total productivity ...
Conservation of forests is slowly shifting into a more proactive approach such as efficient
lumber conversion in Sawmills. Traditional lumber conversion of Kenyan wood species has
heavily relied on chainsaws that have ...
Many households are consistently turning to Urban and Peri-urban food production
for consumption and commercial purposes. However, there is limited research, if any,
that has been conducted to explore the effect of Urban ...
Wetland ecosystems play a critical role in the environment. It provides global
significance environmentally, economically, and socially. Wetlands have several
important functions which include storage of carbon, storage ...
Ombati, Kennedy Rasugu(University of Kabianga, 2018-11)
In the 19th century, tropical forests covered approximately 20 % of the dry land areas on
earth. By the end of 20th century, this figure had dropped to less than 7 %. This is because
more forest land is being converted ...
Kosgei, Job Kipruto(University of Kabianga, 2021-01)
Dairy industry plays a key role in the development of the Kenyan economy. The
development of this sector is viewed as a means of uplifting the rural economy,
achieving national self-reliance and ensuring food security ...
Sang, Isaac Kipchirchir(University of Kabianga, 2021-02)
Price in a market is a key factor in controlling decisions in production, consumption, and
marketing over time. A clear picture of markets is critical to finding out the causes of
price variations in spatially separated ...
Mwangagi, Everlyne Cherotich(University of Kabianga, 2021-02)
Food crop production by smallholder farmers has encountered various challenges of which climate
change (CC), pests and diseases are the most common. Global quest for enhancement of food
security and reduction of poverty ...
Korir, Cosmas Kipngetich(University of Kabianga, 2018-10)
Agriculture contributes over 25% of Kenya’s gross domestic product (GDP), and
65% of export earnings thus making it the backbone of the country’s economy. The
Irish potato enterprise provides substantial income from ...