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Item Detailed Soil Survey of ICRAF Farm, Muguga (Kikuyu Division, Kiambu District)(Kenya Agricultural Research Institute, 1992) Kenya Agricultural Research Institute; Gicheru, P.T.; Rachilo, J.R.; Bremen, H.Following a request from Dr Rao of ICRAF, a detailed soil survey of the experimental farm was carried out to characterise the soils for experimental studies. The farm is approximately 20.5 ha.Item Detailed Soil Survey of Katumani National Dryland Farming Research Station Farms (Machakos District) 1987(Kenya Agricultural Research Institute, 1987) Kenya Agricultural Research Institute; Gicheru, P.T.; Ita, B.N.; Kenya Agricultural Research InstituteA detailed soil survey of Katumani National Dryland Farming Research Station and its associated farms (Maruba and Katoloni) was carried put at the request of the Station Director National dryland Farming Research Centre Katumani with the purpose of mapping the distribution of the characteristics. The field survey operation was funded by the Australian Dryland Project, a collaborative research project between the G.K. Ministry of Agriculture and the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) with funds provided by the Australian Centre for International Agricultural (ACIAR)Item Detailed Soil Survey of Soet Farm – Kitale (Saboti Division, Trans-Nzoia District)(Kenya Agricultural Research Institute, 1991) Kenya Agricultural Research Institute; Rachilo, J.R.; Gicheru, P.T.The present report describes the result of a soil survey, carried out at the request of the owner of the fara, Mr. N.K. Tum. An investigation was required on soil properties and the suitability of the land for the search of various grasses for zero grazing. The field work as carried out during the month of April, 1991.Item Detailed Soil survey of the Kamami Farm (Kikuyu Division Kiambu District)(Ministry Of Agriculture, 1986) Gicheru, P.T.Following the request of the owner of the farm received through the Director, National Agricultural Laboratories (NAL), a detailed soil survey of Kamami farm was carried out to evaluate the suitability of the soils for the growth of various crops. The farm is approxiately 4ha in size.Item KARI-NARL-Kenya Soil Survey- Annual Report 2002(Kenya Agricultural Research Institute, 2002) Kenya Agricultural Research Institute; Gicheru, P.T.; Wanjogu, S.N.; Kenya Agricultural Research InstituteThe Kenya Soil Survey (KSS) is a section of the National Agricultural Research Laboratories (NARL) under the Kenya Agricultural Research Institute (KARl). The section consists of four units, which are the Administrative Unit (AU), Natural Resource Unit (NRU), Laboratory Unit (LU) and Information Unit (lU). Each unit is under a coordinator who reports to the Head Kenya Soil Survey. The units work for a better Natural Resource Management to the different clients who seek our services. The section thus performs the following: • Making an inventory of information about soils, and, environment and their inter-relationship with agricultural production and natural resource management • Providing services of soil survey and other land resources for specific or alternative purpose(s) of development, natural resource management or research on request • Carrying out research on the most effective methods of collecting and presenting soils information and research on the characteristics of the main soils and environmental conditions • Marketing the various services and products through exhibitions, field visits, newspapers and electronic media among others This annual report is divided into two parts. Part 1 gives a general overview which covers a summary of the technical work, staff and training, financial and technical assistance received, collaboration with other programs and institutions, conferences, meetings, symposiums and workshops attended, and publications produced or published during the year. Part II covers technical work executed and other non-technical or research activities undertaken by the different units in the section.Item Land Use Practices in Narok District: Biophysical and Socioeconomic Challenges, Copping Strategies and Opportunities: A Baseline Survey Report 2007(Kenya Agricultural Research Institute, 2007) Gachimbi, L.N.; Obanyi, S.N.; Kamoni, P.N.; Gicheru, P.T.; Kenya Agricultural Research InstituteIn Kenya, land degradation and desertification are serious environmental as well as socio-economic problems. Over 80% of the total land surface is classified as Arid and Semi-Arid Land (ASAL), with some 8 - 10 million people, or approximately 30% of the Kenyan population. Around 60% of the ASAL inhabitants live below the poverty line (subsisting on < one dollar a day) higher than the 50% of the country average and are adversely affected by land degradation, desertification and drought. Whilst the majority of the population are pastoralists and agro-pastoralists, farming communities have migrated into the dry lands from high and medium potential areas, which has influenced changes in land-use, subsistence economies and lifestyles. The ASALs conjure up an image of barren unproductive lands, not worthy of development investments; and for many years these areas and their residents have been marginalized politically, socially and economically. Past development initiatives in ASALs have been characterized by: 1) inappropriate policies, 2) changes in traditional ways of life, 3) increasing pressure on the natural resource base, 4) security and conflict problems, and 5) poor provision of servicesItem Proceedings of the Workshop on Resource Information of Kisii and Nyamira Distrticts held at Kisii Hotel from 17th - 19th March, 1993.(Kenya Agricultural Research Institute, 1993) Kenya Agricultural Research Institute; Aore, W.W.; Gicheru, P.T.; Kenya Agricultural Research InstituteSoil and land resources surveys provide essential information which permit land users and land managers to make informed decisions. Agronomic advisors on the other hand need soil survey information to learn of localized agronomic constraints in order to make management recommendations and communicate more effectively with the farmer.Item Soil Science Society of East Africa 12th General Meeting 1992 Field Excursion Guide(Kenya Soil Survey, 1992) Kenya Soil Survey; Gicheru, P.T.; Okoth, P.F.This excursion guide has been prepared for the participants of the 12th Annual General Meeting of the Soil Science Society of East Africa. The S.S.S.E.A. holds annual General Meeting during which various technical issues -affecting the natural resource soil, and its utilization are discussed. At this forum soil scientists, Agronomists, Soil resource users and Policy makers come together and exchange views, research findings and discuss soil resource management options within the East Africa region. The theme of the meeting is: "Proper soil management - a key to food security in our nations". The theme is an appropriate one given the current draught situation within the region.Item The soils of Eldoret International airport farm and their suitability for arable crops: Uasin Gishu District. Kenya Soil Surveys No S31 2002(Kenya Agriculture Research Institute, 2002) Njoroge, C.R.K.; Owenga, P.O.; Kimotho, P.W.; Gicheru, P.T.; Kenya Agricultural Research Institute; Kenya Soil SurveyThe request to carry out a soil survey of Eldoret International Airport Farm was made by the General Manager of Kenya Airports Authority, Nairobi. The objective of the survey was to carry out soil investigations on approximately 327 hectares of land and to assess the soils suitability for rain fed arable crops (e.g. maize, wheat and beans) growing. Fieldwork was done between and 24th June and 8th July, 2002. The authors are grateful to the Director KARI, Director NARL, the Head KSS and Engineer M. Mukwana for facilitating the soil mapping and to Engineer J.K. Talamu for the support rendered when carrying out the fieldwork. Acknowledgement is also extended to the other staff of Eldoret International Airport who in one way or the other made the survey work successful. The Agricultural extension staff of Kapsaret Division (Uasin Gishu District) assisted in supplying information on the important arable crops in the area. Acknowledgements are also due to the Kenya Soil Survey GIS and Laboratory staff for drawing the soil map and for carrying out soil analysis respectivelyItem Stakeholders Consultative Meeting on Sustainable Land Management Project Workshop(Kenya Agricultural Research Institute, 2005) Kenya Agricultural Research Institute; Gicheru, P.T.; Gachimbi, L.N.; Nyangw'ara, M.K.; Lekasi, J.; Sijali, I.V.The stakeholders agreed that the following factors are the causes of land degradation in Taita Hills catchment operational (catchment) area are: Deforestation of the catchment for cultivation Overgrazing in lowlands Continuous cultivation in the same piece of land and inadequate application of soil amendments. Cultivation on steep slopes and associated high runoff during the rains causing a lot of gully erosion in the lowlands. It was noted that all actors do not practice sustainable land management in the catchment. The objectives of the project were discussed and found to address the issues of sustainable land management holistically. In each objective, the requirements, concrete steps and support/action by who were identified, discussed and agreed upon. The stakeholders identified available and lacking of technologies. Researchable issues and the promising ones were discussed and agreed upon. The institutions to upscale which type of technology were also identified during the meeting. This report details the results of a two days workshop
