Browsing by Author "Maingi, P.M"
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Item Evaluation of irrigation suitablility of Kalacha Irrigation Scheme Marsabit District. KARI-NARL-KSS D81 2006(Ministry of Agriculture, 2006) Muya, E.M.; Lelon, J.K.; Gitau, J.; Sikunyi, S.; Esilaba, A.O.; Ogara, S.; Maingi, P.M; Kenya Soil SurveySoil survey was carried out to collect the baseline data on biophysical characteristics of land resources with the following objectives: • To assess the water quality and its suitability for irrigation • To evaluate the current irrigation practices and their sustainability • To assess the potentials and limitations of soils for the envisaged crops • To identify appropriate land use and management alternatives for improved land productivity and diversified irrigated agriculture • To provide the framework for monitoring the impacts of the current and proposed intervention on the environmentItem KARI-NARL-KSS: Assessment of the degree of land degradation and opportunities for improved productivity and livelihoods in Chalbi Desert, Marsabit District, 2008(Kenya Agricultural Research Institute, 2008) Muya, E.M.; Lelon, j.K.; Maingi, P.M; Kenya Agricultural Research Institute; Kenya Agricultural Research InstituteIn arid and semi-arid areas of Kenya, the main biophysical constraints are low organic matter content and poor soil structure. In addition, high evaporation rates and low rainfall raise the risks of salinization and solidification. Socio-economic constraints include land tenure and marketing problems, little access to credit facilities and agricultural inputs. Lack of farmers' empowerment, extension services and training is a further impediment to sustainable development. In the face of rapid population growth and fixed supply of land, it is going to be extremely difficult to maintain sufficiency in foodstuffs in the future. Therefore, an alternative means of survival is required, not only to complement agricultural production, but also to reverse the declining trends in soil productivity, caused by land degradation.
