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Aflatoxin outbreaks have been reported in the lower eastern region of Kenya since 1978. These outbreaks have caused a lot of concern as some have led to loss of lives. This study was conducted to assess the extent of fungal contaminants in…
CROPGRO-Dry bean model of Decision Support Tool for Agro technology Transfer (DSSAT) was calibrated and validated using observed yield data collected from field experiments conducted in three bean growing areas of Rwanda. These experiments…
Fungal proliferation causing aflatoxin contamination has been on the rise in Africa due to the adverse changes in climate. Deaths and diseases like cancers have been detected in human beings and animals due to consumption of these toxigeni…
Vitamin A deficiency is common in Kenya, and is common among populations that depend on cassava as their main staple. Clonal evaluation of 324 locally developed yellow-fleshed cassava clones was carried out in two sites, Thika and Kiboko l…
Maize lethal necrosis disease (MLND) is a viral disease of maize resulting from co-infection of Maize chlorotic mottle virus (MCMV) and any cereal Potyvirus such as Sugarcane mosaic virus (SCMV), Maize dwarf mosaic virus (MDMV) or Wheat st…
Universities are mandated to conduct research on community development challenges, including nutrition challenges, and provide results for uptake. Research in universities is largely conducted as part of student training and the results ob…
Universities are mandated to conduct research on community development challenges, including nutrition challenges, and provide results for uptake. Research in universities is largely conducted as part of student training and the results ob…
Infestation and damage of stored cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) grain by bruchids (Callosobruchus maculatus) is a challenge to majority of farmers in drier parts of Uganda where the crop serves as a major source of vegetables especially during…
In semi-arid parts of Kenya, the major threat to food security is declining soil fertility, inadequate and un-reliable rainfall. In order to minimize these challenges, there is need to adopt soil management practices that cope with low rai…
The use of promiscuous varieties and commercial inoculants has been shown to increase soybean production and improve soil fertility. However, most cropping systems are characterized by indigenous bradyrhizobia whose populations are often l…
The increasing pasture establishment under irrigation to bridge feed shortages as a result of seasonal variations has been reported in the Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs) of East Africa. The natural pastures have declined increasing need …
The concept of integrated pest management (IPM) presents a holistic approach to management of pests, optimizing actions associated with at least two pest management tactics without ecological backlash. However, efficient integration of IPM…
Potato (Solanum tuberosum), which is the second most important food crop in Kenya, has various production constraints including potato cyst nematodes (PCN). This nematode which was first reported in 2014 is now ranked highest. The main opt…
Despite a rapidly transiting city, the operational nature of Nairobi City food system is unclear. A sample of retailers, collector agents at farm level, trader aggregators and wholesalers was obtained from survey sites within key markets i…
The study aimed at determining the level of awareness about Maize Lethal Necrosis Disease in Bomet County in Kenya. Random sampling method was used to obtain a sample of respondents from a target household population of maize farmers. Stru…
Climate change is associated with rising temperatures, elevated carbon dioxide, variable rainfall patterns and frequent droughts, reduced soil carbon and mineral nutrients, and increased influx of pests and diseases, in addition to adverse…
Traditional complementary foods in most sub-Saharan African countries are deficient in protein, essential minerals and vitamins resulting into sub-optimal growth and increased premature deaths among children below five years of age. Poor q…
Water scarcity and food shortage worldwide is a major concern globally. In crop production, water stress affects yield if not managed properly. Solanum potato is the second most important food crop in Kenya after maize and is sensitive to …
Livestock feed prices in Kenya have been rising over the last decade with the increase in price being attributed to the cost of protein ingredients especially soybean and fish meal in the feed. Several interventions have been explored to r…
Adequate nutrition is essential in early childhood for normal growth and a healthy life. However, some developing countries are grappling with high prevalence of child acute malnutrition and micronutrient deficiencies. In Malawi, 37% of ch…
African nightshade (Solanum nigrum) is a green, indigenous leafy vegetable that grows in many parts of the world and its utilization can deliver significant nutrients and phytochemicals into the diet. It is among the indigenous vegetables …
There are issues and practices that influence farmers’ decision for cassava and tree intercrop choices on the farm. The aim of this research was to evaluate the traditional conservation management practices of cassava landraces and tree in…
Balanites aegyptiaca is a promising widely distributed tree of high economic, social, and environmental value. However, its existence is threatened. The objective of this study was to assess the natural regeneration of B. aegyptiaca in the…
High feed cost of running urban-animal-agriculture and huge city wastes are challenges of the growing towns in modern Ethiopia. Egg production microenterprise is steadily growing due to its low initial investment and ready market in urban …
Ethiopia is one of the countries most affected by climate change since its economy mainly relies on agriculture. In Ethiopia agriculture is characterized by subsistence farming, virtually rain-fed, dominated by cereal crop, cattle and goat…
