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Item Assessment of Profitability in Sugarcane Production Using Cost Benefit Analysis and Net Present Value Techniques in Kenya(2013) Wawire, N.W.O; Ouma, V.O; Kenya Sugar Research FoundationData on input levels, costs and output have been limited hence no accurate information on profitability of sugarcane farming in Kenya. This study sought to determine input levels, costs and profitability of sugarcane farming in Kenya using a model farm-Kibos and farmers practice in Nyando zone. The study was carried out at the Kenya Sugar Research Foundation (KESREF) farm Kibos from 2004-2009. Two varieties (N14 and Ken 82-216) were planted on a one hectare plot and managed through research recommendations. Input and output data (input levels, costs, output and prices on three harvests (plant crop and two ratoons) were recorded on pre-designed datasheet. Comparative data on the Nyando zone (farmers practice) was sourced from the KESREF sugarcane database. Economic techniques were used in and the performance of economic analysis: the Cost benefit analysis (CBA) or the benefit cost ratios (B/C) and net present value (NPV) in the determination of profitability of sugarcane farming.Item Assessment of Profitability in Sugarcane Production using Cost Benefit Analysis and Net Present Value Techniques in Kenya(2013) Wawire, N.W.O.; Ouma, V.O.; Kenya Sugar Research Foundation, P.O Box 44-40100 Kisumu-KenyaData on input levels, costs and output have been limited hence no accurate information on profitability of sugarcane farming in Kenya. This study sought to determine input levels, costs and profitability of sugarcane farming in Kenya using a model farm-Kibos and farmers practice in Nyando zone. The study was carried out at the Kenya Sugar Research Foundation (KESREF) farm Kibos from 2004-2009. Two varieties (N14 and Ken 82-216) were planted on a one-hectare plot and managed through research recommendations. Input and output data (input levels, costs, output and prices on three harvests (plant crop and two ratoons) were recorded on pre-designed datasheet. Comparative data on the Nyando zone (farmers practice) was sourced from the KESREF sugarcane database. Economic techniques were used in and the performance of economic analysis: the Cost benefit analysis (CBA) or the benefit cost ratios (B/C) and net present value (NPV) in the determination of profitability of sugarcane farming. The findings showed that the overall crop cycle realized 284 tons ons in the model farm which was better than Nyando at 210 tons, giving 35% difference. The CBA showed that the cumulative cane production cost and net benefit added up to KES 329,089 and KES 294,311 respectively, while for the model farm the Nyando Zone had an overall cost of cane production of KES 242,362 and a net return of KES 167,138. When net benefits for the two sites were compared there was a difference of KES 127,173 (76%). The B/C ratios were greater than one in both cases: 1.89 in Model farm and 1.69 in Nyando, an indication of better performance of the model farm. The NPV results for the model farm on the entire crop cycle showed that the returns were KES 173,648 after a five-year period. discounting as compared to the initial value of KES 294,311 and KES 132, 998 after discounting from KES 167,138 in Nyando. The CBA and NPV techniques are equally important in analyzing profitability and should be used in complementarities as NPV incorporates the CBA. In order for the farmers to exploit the existing potential and maximize on their profits there is need for proper knowledge of optimal utilization ef resources, suitable choice of variety and adoption of cost reduction techniques (e.g. self cane development/financing) to lower cost/interests/fees on farm inputs. There is need for farmers to diversify their enterprises by including short term crops (e.g. beans) for quick proceeds while waiting for cane income which starts coming in two years.Item Disappearance of Residual Fen valerate from Sugarcane Trash as Affected by Trash Placement in Soil(1985) Smith, S.; Willis, G.H.In laboratory study, we characterized the disappearance of residual fenvalerate [(R8)-a-cyano-3-phenoxybenzyl (R8)-2- (4-chlorophenyl)-3-methylbutyrate) from sugarcane trash as affected by trash placement in soil. There was no preferential disappearance of either enantiomeric pair of optical isomers (RR, 88). Total fen valerate recovery after 12 wk of incubation in the dark at -0.3 bar water potential under CO2-free air was about 46, 41, 58, 63, and 14%, respectively, for the soil only, trash-only, surface-applied, incorporated, and layered soil/sugarcane trash treatments. Fenvalerate disappearance appeared to be a microbial process in all treatments and, in the latter three treatments, to be directly related to the level of microbial activity as measured by total respiratory CO2 evolution.Item Sugar Beet Trials in West Kenya(1963) Gosnell, J. M.; Elmer, J. L.; Smith, R. G.A series of 18 field experiments with sugar-beet was planted in the Turbo, Soy, Kipkabus and Nandi Border districts of the Uasin Gichu in 1959/1960. Overall, the crop was not successful, but very good growth occurred at Kipkabus on forest soil and good growth was also obtained on granite soil at Soy, and on anthills. The common factors of these soils are higher pH (>5.4) and calcium content of the soil (>5 m.e.9%). Growth was poor on the common red phonolitic clay of the plateau. Vlei soil also proved unsuitable. Climatic conditions were most suitable at Kipkabus; in other districts, shade appears to be required to prevent wilting. Marked responses to phosphate and nitrogen were obtained; the application of 100 lb. triple superphosphate planted with or below the seed and 100-150 lb. ammonium sulphate/acre as a topdressing is recommended. Lime gave a slight improvement, but gypsum, salt and potash had no effect. Triplex was the best variety out of four tested. Early planting is essential; subsoiling had no effect where deep ploughing had been carried out.
