The main objective of the study was to assess the effect of certified organic production systems on the livelihood of smallholder producers in kenya. the study followed explanatory research design using two purposively ...

Mango (Mangifera indica L.) and Banana (Musa acuminata L.) are important tropical fruits ripen quickly and have a short postharvest life and commercialization window. In Mozambique, about 40 % of these fruits have been ...

Poultry farmers use a variety of non-conventional feed ingredients including rumen contents (RC) in order to be competitive. However, lack of appropriate knowledge on RC use limits famers to achieve optimum production. ...

Soybean [Glycine max (L) Merrill] yields in Kenya range from 445-1200 kg ha-1 against potential yields of 3500 kg ha-1. The low yields are attributed to soil moisture stress and use of poor agronomic practices. The objectives ...

Poultry meat is a low acid food that is associated with the presence of foodborne pathogens such as Campylobacter, Escherichia coli, Salmonella enteritidis, and Staphylococcus aureus. The study developed a Hazard Analysis ...

Improving household income as a poverty eradication strategy has been a matter of great concern in Kenya. This problem has been more rampant in Arid and Semi-arid (ASAL) regions especially in Kilifi and Siaya Counties, ...

Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) is an economically and nutritionally important crop in Rwanda. However, its production is threatened by the invasive tomato leaf miner (Tuta absoluta Meyrick) since 2015. Options for ...

Tissue culture technology was developed, and disseminated to farmers with active participation of actors along the value chain. However, the potential benefits of the technology are yet to be achieved. This is attributed ...

The traditional system of producing crops using soil (geoponics) is currently facing major challenges resulting in food deficits. An alternative is the adoption of soil-less culture (hydroponics) which is regarded as key ...

Adoption of agricultural technologies by farmers is influenced by a number of factors, which include the farmer and farm attributes, technology characteristics and institutional factors. It is on this premise that drought ...