Browsing by Author "Magenya, O.E.V."
Now showing 1 - 4 of 4
- Results Per Page
- Sort Options
Item Grow Bananas for Improved Livelihoods and Environmental Conservation(Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization, 2017) Onyango, M.A.; Mwangi, T.K.; Ondicho, A.R.; Ojowi, M.O.; Kidula, N.L.; Magenya, O.E.V.; Shiluli, M.C.; Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research OrganizationBanana is a source of food, livelihoods, andemployment for many rural and peri-urbanhouseholds. Banana may be used as food and fodder as wellas for handicraft. The large leaves of banana form a canopy thatprotects the soil against erosion. Bananas can be inter cropped with a variety ofcrops without suppressing yields. Banana plants may be used to control runoffwhen grown along contours of sloping land. Bananas may be used as ornamental plants.Item Grow Brachiaria in Drier Areas for Livestock Feed(Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization, 2017) Magenya, O.E.V.; Shiluli, M.; Ongeri, J.; Owuor, J.; Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research OrganizationWays of growing Brachiaria: Direct planting by seeds, Through seedlings raised in a nursery, Use of root splits.Item Gully Rehabilitation for Increased Food Production(Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization, 2017) Ondicho, A.R.; Mwangi, T.J.; Magenya, O.E.V.; Makini, F.W.; Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research OrganizationA gulley is a landform created by running water,eroding sharply into soil, typically on a hillside. Gullies resemble large ditches or small valleys,but vary in depth and width from less than ametre to a kilometre. When a gulley is forming, the water flow ratecan be substantial. It is this substantial flow ratethat results in a deep cutting action into the soil. Gullies usually occur in areas with excess runoff and concentration of water. They are also associated with destruction of vegetation cover.Item Increase Crop Yields and Promote Soil Health through Conservation Tillage(Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO), 2017) Nzambi, A.W. ; Kidula, N.L. ; Magenya, O.E.V. ; Makini, F.; Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO)Conservation tillage is a land preparation method that involves minimal soil manipulation and retains crop residues on the soil surface. The aim is to reduce soil and water losses.Conventional tillage is a tillage system where the farmer ploughs the entire field as the major means of seedbed preparation and weed control.
