Agriculture

FACTORS INFLUENCING POST HARVEST LOSSES AMONG VEGETABLE FARMERS AND TRADERS IN THE NORTH EAST REGION OF GHANA

A study was conducted in the north east region of Ghana to ascertain the vegetabl

GENDER DIMENSION OF THE ROLE OF MOBILE MONEY SERVICE IN DRIVING FINANCIAL INCLUSION IN THE TOLON DISTRICT OF NORTHERN REGION OF GHANA

Abstract The study was undertaken to analyse gender dimension of the role of mobi

LEAFSPOT DISEASE EPIDEMICS AND COMPONENTS OF RESISTANCE OF SELECTED GROUNDNUT (Arachis hypogaea L.) GENOTYPES IN GHANA

Abstract Leafspot disease is a major yield limiting factor in groundnut growing a

EVALUATION OF ELITE SOYBEAN (Glycine max (L) Merril) GENOTYPES FOR NITROGEN NUTRITION, WATER USE EFFICIENCY AND GRAIN YIELD IN THE GUINEA SAVANNA AGRO ECOLOGICAL ZONE OF NORTHERN GHANA

Abstract Nitrogen is very essential for every crop production due to its function

UPTAKE AND EFFICIENCY OF NITROGEN, PHOSPHORUS AND POTASSIUM IN MAIZE PRODUCTION AS INFLUENCED BY NEEM (Azadirachta indica L.) SOIL AMENDMENTS IN THE GUINEA SAVANNAH ECOLOGICAL ZONE OF GHANA

Abstract The cultivation of maize (Zea mays L.) in northern Ghana is synonymous w

EFFECTS OF TRADITIONAL AND MODERN CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION STRATEGIES ON FARM HOUSEHOLD WELFARE

Abstract The study was set to investigate the effects of climate change adaptatio

RESPONSE OF MUTANT SOYBEAN (Glycine max L) GENOTYPES TO DROUGHT AND HIGH SOIL TEMPERATURE IN THE GUINEA SAVANNA AGROECOLOGY OF GHANA

Abstract The Department of Crop Science in the University for Development studies

THE EFFECTS OF SOCIAL NETWORKS ON CREDIT ACCESS AND WELFARE IN THE NORTHERN REGION OF GHANA

Abstract Food insecurity persists in emerging countries as a result of low agricu

SMALLHOLDER FARMERS’ PROVISION OF LABOUR SERVICES TO ARTISANAL SMALL-SCALE MINING: DETERMINANTS AND WELFARE EFFECTS IN NORTHERN GHANA

Artisanal small-scale mining activities are on the rise with several concerns. Wh

Determining the Profitability of Different NPSB and Nitrogen Fertilizer Rates on Yield and Yield Attributes of Sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas L.) in the Midland Areas of Guji Southern Oromia,

The activity was proposed with the objective of determining the combined applicat

Diet selection, intake and weight gain of dorper sheep fed on selected grasses in a cafeteria system in Machakos County, Kenya

Abstract: Livestock is a key asset and a primary livelihood resource for rural ho

Effect of transportation on welfare of indigenous chicken in Machakos County, Kenya

Abstract: The aim of this study was to investigate effect of transportation on we

Effects of spacing and Negarim micro catchment on the growth of two provenances of Moringa (Moringa oleifera) in Kitui county, south eastern Kenya

Abstract: There has been an increased human population in arid and semi-arid area

Comparative differences of whitefly-transmitted diseases between local and hybrid bean varieties in Kitui County, Kenya

Abstract: The typical dry bean, Phaseolus vulgaris, is the essential food legume

Factors influencing smallholder dairy cattle productivity in Tigania East sub-county, Meru County

Abstract: Dairy farming complements both food and cash crop farming in Kenya. Due

Assessment of rain water harvesting technologies for improved food security in Kauwi sub-location, Kitui County

Abstract: Water is an essential natural resource, vital for any development to ta

Women participation in agroforestry technologies enhances climate change adaptation in Nguumo and Makindu locations, Makindu sub county, Makueni county, Kenya (#68246)

Abstract: Agroforestry presents a promising option to sustainable agricultural pr

Identification and validation of African indigenous knowledge practices on management of crop pests in Kitui West sub-county

Abstract: Agriculture in Sub-Saharan Africa is predominantly subsistence and pere

Factors influencing adoption of giant bamboo (dendrocalamus asper {Schult} Backer) for agroforestry in selected subcounties of Nyandarua county, Kenya

Abstract: Giant bamboo (Dendrocalamus asper) is a very fast growing plant in the

Growth, nodulation and yield of selected legumes under drought conditions in Kitui county, Kenya

Abstract: Loss of fertility in soil is the main limiting factor that affects prod

Assessment of fish farmer’s vulnerability to climate variability and extreme climate events in selected parts of Kitui county, Kenya

Abstract: Fish farmers are a vulnerable group to climate variability and extreme

Evaluation of farmers’ vulnerability to climate variability and extreme events in selected agro-ecological zones in Kitui county, Kenya (#68238)

Abstract: Climate variability and extreme events are some of the most pressing en

Adoption of modern dairy technologies and its impact on milk production in Nzaui sub-county, Makueni county (#68218)

Abstract: Dairy production is a biologically efficient system that converts large

An evaluation of the use of a microcomputer on a livestock farm (#68217)

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to investigate the potential of a microco

Factors affecting sheep and goat milk consumption in arid and semi-arid lands of Kenya (#68210)

Abstract: A study was carried out to determine the factors affecting sheep and go

Food security in the semi-arid Machakos county: a case study of Mwala sub-county (#68209)

Abstract: Ensuring food security is a global significant challenge despite strugg

Characterisation of livestock production systems and its contribution to the food security in Kitui County, Kenya (#68208)

Abstract: Livestock production is critical in poverty reduction through food secu

The effects of physical properties of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) varieties on soaking and cooking time (#68207)

Abstract: Cookability of common bean is constrained by hardness which results to

Factors influencing pig production in Embu west, Embu county, Kenya (#68202)

Abstract: Traditional/backyard pig production systems are found in the larger Wes

Status and contribution of fish farming under economic stimulus program in Kitui Central Sub-county, Kitui County (#68201)

Abstract: In 2010, the Economic Stimulus Program (ESP) was initiated by the Gover