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Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry profiling of fatty acids in breast milk from nursing mothers in Bungoma County, Kenya

Kiprop, Virate, J. (Egerton University, 2016-07)

Human breast milk is universally recognized as the optimal food for term infants. Fatty acids play important roles in biological systems and the newborn’s fatty acid requirements are wholly met by the mothers’ breast milk. ...
Gender food insecurity perceptions and effect of sustainable agriculturalintensification practices on household vulnerability to poverty in western and eastern Kenya

Lutomia, Cosmas Kweyu (Egerton University, 2020-07)

While number of studies focusing on the effect of technology adoption on alleviating rural poverty is increasing, much remains unclear about effects of shocks and Sustainable Agricultural Intensification Practices (SAIPs) ...
Gender perspectives in economic assessment of east coast fever vaccination on household welfare among smallholder dairy cattle farmers in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya

Jumba, Humphrey (Egerton University, 2019-06)

East Coast fever (ECF) is a current threat to smallholder cattle keepers in the eastern, central, and southern Africa regions; as it causes substantial economic losses. Infection and Treatment Method (ITM) is considered ...
Gender perspectives in economic assessment of east coast fever vaccination on household welfare among smallholder dairy cattle farmers in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya

Jumba, Humphrey (Egerton University, 2019-06)

East Coast fever (ECF) is a current threat to smallholder cattle keepers in the eastern, central, and southern Africa regions; as it causes substantial economic losses. Infection and Treatment Method (ITM) is considered ...
Gendered analysis of risk attitudes and vegetable commercialization among smallholder farmers in Kilifi County

Mumba, Judith, Matsezi (Egerton University, 2019-11)

Commercialization has potential of enabling rural households to advance in vegetable production through better access to financial services, and enriched market coordination and participation. In recent years, there have ...
Genetic analysis of longevity and performance traits of Sahiwal cattle in Kenya

Musyimi, Benjamin Musingi (Egerton University, 2019-10)

Genetic and phenotypic parameters for longevity, genetic relationship between longevity and growth, milk yield and fertility traits and rate of inbreeding were estimated for Sahiwal cattle in Kenya. The aim was to assess ...
Genetic analysis of longevity and performance traits of Sahiwal cattle in Kenya

Musyimi, Benjamin Musyimi (Egerton University, 2019-10)

Genetic and phenotypic parameters for longevity, genetic relationship between longevity and growth, milk yield and fertility traits and rate of inbreeding were estimated for Sahiwal cattle in Kenya. The aim was to assess ...
Genetic analysis of longevity and performance traits of Sahiwal cattle in Kenya

Musingi, Benjamin Musyimi (Egerton University, 2019-10)

Genetic and phenotypic parameters for longevity, genetic relationship between longevity and growth, milk yield and fertility traits and rate of inbreeding were estimated for Sahiwal cattle in Kenya. The aim was to assess ...
Genetic evaluation of net feed efficiency in indigenous chicken in Kenya

Miyumo, Sophie Atieno (Egerton University, 2017-08)

Indigenous chicken are a valuable asset and form an integral part of many households in Kenya in terms of food security, economic and social roles. Given their value to the agricultural sector, various interventions are ...
Identification of novel sources of resistance genes to ug99 predominant variants of stem rust in Kenyan and introduced wheat germplasm and their inheritance

Kosgey, Zennah Chepkoech (Egerton University, 2015-08)

Stem rust (Puccinia graminis f.sp. tritici- Pgt) disease is currently one of the major biotic constraints in wheat (Triticum aestivum) production worldwide. Access to diverse sources of genetic resistance is important in ...
Impact analysis of smallholder irrigation schemes on household poverty reduction in Swaziland - The case of Ntfonjeni and Ngwempisi rural development areas

Lamie, Sithole Nok’phiwa (Egerton University, 2014-11)

Sithole Nok’phiwa Lamie The most distinguishing feature between developed and developing countries is the relative poverty rates. Poverty scourge undermines lives of many in developing countries including Swaziland (63%). ...
Impact of agricultural exports on economic growth in Ethiopia: The case of coffee, oil seed and pulses

Tigist, Yifru (Egerton University, 2015-12)

More than 80 percent of the population in Ethiopia lives in rural areas and their main source of income is agriculture. Agriculture accounts for 45 percent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and employs 85 percent of the ...
Impact of farmer groups on crop enterprise productivity and economic welfare of smallholder farmers in South Kivu territories, Democratic Republic of Congo

Ochieng’, Dennish Otieno (Egerton University, 2012-08)

In spite of the efforts and the emergence of numerous group based interventions for technology dissemination, the productivity and technology uptake levels of smallholder farmers of South Kivu, democratic Republic of Congo ...
Influence of colour of agronet cover on pest infestation andtomato (Solanum lycopersicum l.) growth, yield and quality

Lang’at, Caroline Jelagat (Egerton University, 2018-05)

Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) is a nutritious vegetable consumed worldwide. Open field production faces a number of constraints including biotic and abiotic stresses. The general objective of the study was to enhance ...
Influence of dairy business models on economic performance and efficiency of smallholder dairy farmers in Nyandarua and Nandi counties

Murage, Pauline Wanjiru (Egerton University, 2018-11)

With the declining public investments in extension services in Kenya, smallholder farmers are accessing inputs and advisory services from private sector through diverse business models, namely producer organization driven, ...
Influence of different agronet covers on vegetative growth, yield and quality of African nightshade (Solanum scabrum mill.) and spiderplant (Cleome gynandra l.)

Ochieng, Obel Hesbon (Egerton University, 2018-04)

African indigenous leafy vegetables (AILVs) contribute significantly to improved nutrition and food security. However, the potential to meet the growing demand for AILVs has not been met. This study determined the effect ...
Influence of different coloured agronet covers on water use efficiency, insect pest populations, yield and quality of french bean (Phaseolus vulgaris l.)

Munywoki, James Ngelenzi (Egerton University, 2017-05)

French bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is among the leading export vegetables in Kenya, intensively grown by small scale farmers. Despite the economic importance of the crop, many growers are still not able to achieve maximum ...
Influence of farmer field school extension approach on smallholders’ knowledge and skills of dairy management technologies in Molo Division, Nakuru District of Kenya

Makori, John Abuga (Egerton University, 2007-07)

Implementation of Farmer Field School (FFS) extension approach in disseminating knowledge and skills on management technologies for crop production, crop pests, soil and water conservation (CPSWC) has had proven successes. ...
Influence of farmer organizations as a market information system on market access and income of smallholder vegetable farmers in Babati District, Tanzania

Aku, Aika O. (Egerton University, 2017-11)

Vegetable production is of great importance in terms of nutrition improvement, income generation and food security. Africa Research in Sustainable Intensification for the Next Generation (Africa RISNG) action research ...
Influence of gender access to and control over resources on milk production among smallholder dairy farmers in Kabarnet Division, Baringo District

Tallam, Esther Jepkenei (Egerton University, 2009-10)

Gender is a critical variable in the development process. However, many studies done on gender have indicated that there is lack of gender disaggregated data, especially on women’s contribution to smallholder dairy farming. ...

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