Abstract Micronutrient deficiency is a public health issue in many developing countries including Kenya. Despite the release of Biofortified Iron Beans (BIBS) to bridge the health burden, their…

Abstract Improving soil aggregate stability (AS) and soil organic carbon (SOC) through manure and fertilizer management is a well established agricultural practice. This study investigates the impact…

Abstract Biofortification is increasingly being recognized as a cost-effective strategy to combat micronutrient deficiencies, particularly among vulnerable populations with limited access to large…

This study examined the determinants of food security among female and male farming households in Enugu State. Specifically, it assessed the food security status by sex, identified the determinants…

The study examined the effect of weed control practices and different fertilizer sources for the optimum growth and yield of bell pepper. The study was conducted at the teaching farm of the Department…

Abstract The policy landscape explores the policy formulation processes, the policies, and the stakeholders involved in improving governance, implementation of policies, and government commitment in a…

ABSTRACTWe investigate the causal impact of the Kenya 2008 post‐election violence on rural farm households' welfare, including per capita income. We explore potential causal pathways through which…

A major limitation to the use of some biowaste as manure is their high C/N ratio and hence slow mineralisation rate. Combined use of such slow-mineralising animal manures with N-rich fertilizers and…

Sweet potato as a food crop that is grown for both its tuberous roots and vegetative parts, the latter of which also serves as animal feed. Its production in the savanna regions can be limited by high…

Abstract Pastoralist households in Kenya’s arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs) rely heavily on livestock trade for livelihoods and income. Between 2021 and 2023, the region experienced its worst drought…