• Socio-Economic Factors Affecting Green Grams Production A Case Study of Small Holder Farmers In Tharaka District 

  Chabari, Kenneth (University of Embu, 2020)

  In Kenya over the years production in agriculture has been experiencing a lot of challenges that have continued to reduce production of green grams due to the inadequate farm output. The main reason for this study was ...
• Socio-Economic Factors Affecting Sorghum Production Among Small Scale Farmers in Kibwezi East Sub County Makueni County 

  Kiveli, John Kitaka (University of Embu, 2020)

  The main purpose of this study was to determine the effects of socio economic factors on sorghum production in Kibwezi East Sub County. This was because researchers had mainly done their studies on climatic factors, ...
• Influence of Selected Factors on Irish Potatoes Production Among Small Scale Farmers in Kuresoi Sub-County in Nakuru County 

  Chepkemoi, Mirriam (University of Embu, 2020)

  Coffee is one of the most valuable traded commodities in the world. In Africa, it is referred as the black gold due to its value. Farmers have come up with cooperative societies that assist them to manage and market their ...
• Influence of Selected Economic Factors on Choice of Marketing Channels for Pineapples in Karimoni Ward in Thika Sub-County 

  Gathoni, Martha (University of Embu, 2020)

  This study focuses on economic factors influencing choice of marketing channels for pineapples in Thika Sub County, Karimoni ward. Marketing agricultural produce is important amongst farmers because they derive benefits ...
• Influence of Economic Factors On Production Of Fresh Water Fish In Manyatta Subcounty, Embu County 

  Okello, Jeremiah Otieno (University of Embu, 2020)

  Aquaculture is the farming of aquatic animals such as crustaceans, finfish and mollusks and aquatic plants in a controlled environment. The global demand for fish for human consumption is increasing but there has been a ...
• Influence of Economic Factors on Hass Avocado Production In Gatundu South Constituency, Kiambu County 

  Kariuki, Wachira Dennis (University of Embu, 2020)

  Avocado farming remains the economic backbone of horticultural farming in Kenya. In central Kenya in particular Kiambu County avocado farming is very popular and very high. Although they produce this much, they have not ...
• Factors Influencing Tea Production A Case Study of Smallholder Farmers in Konoin, Bomet County 

  Kiprono, Mike (University of Embu, 2020)

  Tea is a very important cash crop to farmers in Kenya due to its contribution to farmer's income and its contents in catechins, caffeine and thiamine. The crop is the main source of vitamin (C, B, E) for human consumption. ...
• Factors Influencing Pyrethrum Production Among the Smallholder Farmers in Molo SubCounty, Nakuru County 

  Kevin, Kipkoech (University of Embu, 2020)

  Pyrethrum is very important cash crop due to its pyrethrin content which is used to make insecticides. The research seeks to determine the factors affecting pyrethrum production leading to low output in Molo Sub County, ...
• Factors Influencing Adoption of Upland Technology in Production of Arrow Roots in Makutano Ward Trans Nzoia County 

  Mwangi, Nelly Wamboi (University of Embu, 2020)

  The research in factors that influence adoption of upland technology in arrowroots was done in Makutano Ward, Trans Nzoia County. The aim of the research was to identify the importance of upland technology in production ...
• Factors Affecting Tomato Prices in The Market In Kyeni South Ward Embu County 

  Mwenda, Nyaga Cerland (University of Embu, 2020)

  Tomato production is one of the key activities among farmers in Kyeni-South Ward, contributing significantly towards food security and rural economic development. The study was carried out in kyeni south ward Embu County ...
• Factors Affecting the Performance of Small-Scale Tea Farmers in Embu County 

  Nyoro, Mercy Njeri (University of Embu, 2020)

  The contribution of the tea sector to the economy of Kenya is enormous as it accounts for 4% of the GDP and indirectly supports 10% of Kenyans population. The main purpose of this study was to assess the factors influencing ...
• Factors Affecting Commercial Rabbit Production in Kaplamai WARD, Trans-Nzoia County 

  Njenga, Simon Mwangi (University of Embu, 2020)

  The study focused on evaluating factors affecting commercial rabbit production. Many rabbit farmers in Kenya rear rabbits in small scale mainly for consumption purposes thus the adoption of commercial rabbit production ...
• Evaluation of Selected Factors Influencing Dairy Goat Productivity Among Small Holders in Manyatta Constituency, Embu County 

  Waruingi, Joseph Wanjama (University of Embu, 2020)

  The objective of this research was to determine the factors affecting dairy goats’ productivity among small scale farmers in Manyatta Constituency. The researcher used a sample of 50 farmers owning at least two dairy ...
• Evaluation of Selected Factors Influencing Broilers Production Among Smallscale Farmers in Kabatini Ward, Nakuru County 

  Wamatu, Nelson Mwangi (University of Embu, 2020)

  This research project was conducted to evaluate the factors influencing broilers production among small scale farmers in Kabatini ward, Nakuru. This research project aimed at bridging the gap in the performance of broilers ...
• Evaluation of Selected Factors Affecting Tomato Production by Farmers in Manyatta Sub County Embu County 

  Gachogu, Michael Ndegwa (University of Embu, 2020)

  The study is about tomato production by farmers in Manyatta Sub-County. Despite favorable conditions to support tomatoes, the production by farmers has been low. The study sought to analyze the effects of some selected ...
• Evaluation of Factors Affecting Pig Production By Small Scale Farmers In Gatanga Sub County Murang’a County 

  Karanja, Muchiri Joseph (University of Embu, 2020)

  The purpose of this study was to establish factors affecting small scale pig farming in Gatanga Sub County Muran’ga County. Agriculture is the backbone of Kenya economy accounting about 70% of gross domestic product. Pig ...
• Evaluating Factors Influencing Wheat Production Among Small Scale Farmers, A Case of Buuri Sub County in Meru County 

  Murangiri, Mutembei Kelvin (University of Embu, 2020)

  The purpose for this study was to investigate factors influencing wheat production among small scale farmers of Buuri Sub County, Meru County, Kenya. The study was guided by the following objectives: to investigate how ...
• Evaluating Effects of Risk Management Strategies on Agricultural Output in Soy, Uasin Gishu County 

  Kiprop, Lameck (University of Embu, 2020)

  The study evaluates the effects of risk management strategies on agricultural output in Soy Sub County, Uasin Gishu. Aim of the study was to establish risks facing farmers and determine risk management strategies deployed ...
• Effects of Miraa Production on Socio-Economic Livelihoods of Households and School Attendance Among Boys in Nthawa Ward Mbeere North, Embu County 

  Njuguna, Japheth Mugendi (University of Embu, 2020)

  Khat (Catha edulis) also known as miraa in Kenya, belong to the family celastraceae. It is an evergreen shrub native to the tropical East Africa having a dark green opposite leaves that are chewed fresh for their stimulating ...
• Effect of Selected Economic Factors on Adoption of Cotton Production Among Small Scale Farmers in Evurore Ward, Embu County 

  Kivecu, Silvana Wanthiga (University of Embu, 2020)

  The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of selected economic factors on adoption of cotton production. Adoption of cotton production is a very important chance to improve the economy of Embu County. Since ...

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