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FACTORS AFFECTING VALUE ADDITION OF IRISH POTATO AND EFFECTS ON SMALLHOLDER FARMERS’ INCOME GENERATION IN BOMET COUNTY, KENYA

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 ...
A STUDY OF SOME FACTORS INFLUENCING DOMESTICATION AND ADOPTION OF INDIGENOUS TREE ‟ESWATA” (Markhamia lutea) BY COMMUNITIES IN TESO NORTH SUB COUNTY, KENYA

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 ...
Profiling of pesticide residues in Mobego-Kabianga wetland ecosystem and its retention efficiency

Kipkoech, Weldon (University of Kabianga, 2019-10)

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 ...
FACTORS AFFECTING ADOPTION OF DAIRY CATTLE MILK PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGIES BY SMALLHOLDER DAIRY FARMERS IN MOSOP SUB COUNTY, NANDI COUNTY, KENYA

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 ...
DETERMINANTS OF FOOD CROP DIVERSIFICATION AMONG SMALLHOLDER MAIZE FARMERS FOR ENHANCED FOOD SECURITY IN BOMET COUNTY, KENYA

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 ...
ANALYSIS OF TERMINAL AND SOURCE DRY MAIZE GRAIN MARKET INTEGRATION IN KIPKELION EAST AND WEST SUB-COUNTIES, KERICHO COUNTY, KENYA

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 ...
Factors influencing the contribution of urban and periurban agriculture to household food security in Kericho county, Kenya

Rotich, Richard (university of kabianga, 2022-01)

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 ...
Efficiency Of Sawmilling Technology And Lumber Recovery In Kericho County, Kenya

Mulwa, Boniface Mueke (UOK, 2022-10)

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 ...
Classification of Agroforestry Systems, Their Socio- Economic Benefits and Constraints In Soin Ward, Kericho County, Kenya

Korir, Kipkoech Evans (UOK, 2023-08)

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 ...

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