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Influence of Economic Factors on Sorghum Production in Makueni County Kitise Ward
(University of Embu, 2020)
Agriculture is the backbone of the African economy. It is a way of life, a source of life and a
product of life. It accounts for 35% of the continents’ GDP, 40% of the export earnings and 70%
of employment. Sorghum(sorghum ...
Influence of Selected Factors on Irish Potatoes Production Among Small Scale Farmers in Kuresoi Sub-County in Nakuru County
(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 Economic Factors On Production Of Fresh Water Fish In Manyatta Subcounty, Embu County
(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 ...
Socio-Economic Factors Affecting Green Grams Production A Case Study of Small Holder Farmers In Tharaka District
(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
(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, ...
Effects of Miraa Production on Socio-Economic Livelihoods of Households and School Attendance Among Boys in Nthawa Ward Mbeere North, Embu County
(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
(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 ...
Analysis of Factors Influencing Youth Participation in Agricultural Production Case Study of Manyatta Sub County, Embu County
(University of Embu, 2020)
This study sort to analyze the factors that influence the youth participation in agriculture
production in Manvatta sub county Embu County, Kenya. This research was necessitated by the
fact that, despite the awareness ...
Analysis of Factors Affecting Snow Peas Production in Kipipiri Constituency, Nyandarua County
(University of Embu, 2020)
Horticultural sector is an important sector in production of food and generation of income.
According to Kenya’s vision 2030, crop cultivation is one of the main pillars of unlocking the
potential of Kenya through increased ...
Evaluating Effects of Risk Management Strategies on Agricultural Output in Soy, Uasin Gishu County
(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 ...