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Analysis of the current nutrient management practices in semi-arid areas: of Eastern Kenya: a nutmon approach

Nguluu, Simon N.; Karuku, A. M.; Ikombo, B. M.; Itabari, J. K. (KARI, 2004)

Declining soil fertility, caused mainly by continuous cultivation without adequate replenishment of nutrients, is a major factor contributing to low crop yields in the arid and semi-arid areas of Kenya. Development of ...
The effects of rate and placement of boma manure on maize yield in semi-arid Eastern Kenya

Nguluu, Simon N.; Watiki, J. M.; Gichangi, E. M.; Itabari, J. K.; Karuka, A. M. (1999)

A six session study on the response of maize to boma manure was conducted on farmer's field in Wamuyu, Machakos District in the Eastern province of Kenya to; a) determine the yield response of maize to application of boma ...
Farmer perceptions on sub-soiling/ripping technology for rain-water harvesting in mixed dry land farming areas in Eastern Kenya

Nguluu, Simon N.; Kathuli, P.; Itabari, J. K.; Gichangi, E. M. (2010)

Sub-soiling/ripping technology for rainwater harvesting was demonstrated to farmers in agro-ecological zones (AEZs) 4 and 5 in Mwala, Yatta and Kitui districts in eastern Kenya from 2007-2009. Participating farmers were ...
Managing land and water resources for sustainable crop production in dry areas: A case study of small-scale farms in semi-arid areas of Eastern, Central and Rift Valley provinces of Kenya

Nguluu, Simon N.; Njiru, E.; Itabari, J. K.; Maina, J. N.; Gichangi, E. M.; Karuku, A. M.; Wambua, J. M.; Gachimbi, l. N. (2003)

Semi-arid lands of Kenya are found in agro-climatic zones 4 and 5 occupying 20 percent of land area. Annual rainfall ranges from 500 to 800 mm per annum.In semi-arid Eastern Kenya, the and rdquo;short rains and rdquo; ...
Nutrient balances at farm level in Machakos (Kenya), using a participatory nutrient monitoring (NUTMON) approach

Nguluu, Simon N.; Gachimbi, L. N.; van Keulen, H.; Thuranira, E. G.; Karuku, A. M.; Ikombo, B. M.; Kinama, J. M.; Itabari, J. K.; Nandwa, S. M.; de Jager, A. (Elsevier, 2005-01)

A total of 74 farms were selected from Machakos, Mwingi and Makueni districts in Kenya, using participatory techniques and classified in three categories on the basis of soil fertility management (low level, medium and ...
Participatory land use analysis for semi-arid regions in Kenya: A nutrient monitoring approach

Nguluu, Simon N.; Gachimbi, L. N.; Keulen, Van; De Jager, A. H.; Thuranira, E. G.; Karuku, A. M.; Itabari, J. K.; Gichangi, E. M. (2003-12)

This paper presents a study on nutrient dynamics of typical farms in arid and semi-arid areas in Kenya, using the nutrient monitoring (NUTMON) research approach for assessing nutrient flows and stocks and their effects ...
Session III – irrigation, drainage and water harvesting - water application methods and water use efficiency for tomatoes production in the semi-arid areas of Eastern Kenya

Nguluu, Simon N.; Itabari, J. K.; Ikombo, B. M.; Wambua, J. M.; Gichangi, E. M. (1999)
Small-scale farmer initiatives for irrigating the arid and semi-arid lands of Kenya

Nguluu, Simon N.; Itabari, J. K.; Ikombo, B. M.; Wambua, J. M.; Gichangi, E. M.; Maina, J. N. (1999)

A survey was undertaken in Machakos , Kitui, Makueni, Mwingi and Baringo districts to Identify the major systems currently being employed with a view to assessing there performance. In Machakos, Kitui, Makueni and Mwingi ...
Soil salinization in selected irrigation schemes in semi-arid lands of Taveta county-Kenya

Nguluu, Simon N.; Kathuli, P.; Itabari, J. K.; Sijali, I. V.; Gatuthu, J.; Kaura, S. (2012)

A study was carried out in five irrigation schemes in Taveta County to investigate the extent of soil salinization to develop an effective management strategy for increased crop production and food security in irrigation ...
Soil salinization in selected irrigation schemes in semi-arid lands of Taveta county-Kenya

Nguluu, Simon N.; Itabari, J. K.; Kathuli, P.; Sijali, I. V.; Gatuthu, J.; Kaura, S. (Soil salinization in selected irrigation schemes in semi-arid lands of Taveta county-Kenya, 2013)

A study was carried out in five irrigation schemes in Taveta County to investigate the extent of soil salinization to develop an effective management strategy for increased crop production and food security in irrigation ...
Water application methods and water use efficiency for tomatoes

Nguluu, Simon N.; Itabari, J. K.; Ikombo, B. M.; Wambua, J. M.; Gichangi, E. M. (1999)

An experiment was carried out at Kiomo Agroecological zone 5 to compare the water use efficiency (WUE) and economic benefits of using spot, modified drip (bucket) and furrow irrigation methods. Each of these application ...

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