Kalro e-Repository

KALRO e-Repository

The KALRO Repository stands as a digital hub for the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization, dedicated to advancing the dissemination and accessibility of valuable resources in the field of agricultural and livestock research. This repository serves as a comprehensive platform housing a myriad of research outputs, scholarly publications, datasets, and other pertinent materials generated by KALRO.

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Biotechnology
Biotechnology research aims to improve agricultural productivity, food security, and the livelihoods of farmers through the application of modern biotechnological techniques
Extension Materials
A variety of extension materials aimed at transferring knowledge and best practices to farmers, agricultural workers, and other stakeholders.
Food Crops
KALRO conducts pivotal research on food crops to boost productivity and food security in Kenya. Their work includes developing high-yielding, disease-resistant crop varieties, optimizing agronomic practices, and enhancing climate resilience.
Horticulture
Horticulture research focuses on improving productivity, sustainability, and quality of various fruits, vegetables, and flowers.
Human Health

Recent Submissions

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Soil Health Research Gaps in Kenya

(Kenya Soil Health Consortium (KSHC), 2014-10-01) Mangale, N.; Muriuki, A.; Kathuku-Gitonga, A. N.; Mutegi, J.; Esilaba, A.; Laibuni, N.; Bikketi, E.; Nyangena, J.

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Soil Health Research and Development in Kenya: Challenges, Opportunities and Policy Options

(Kenya Soil Health Consortium (KSHC), 2014-10-01) Mangale, N.; Muriuki, A.; Kathuku-Gitonga, A. N.; Mutegi, J.; Esilaba, A.; Laibuni, N.; Bikketi, E.; Nyangena, J.

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Soil Fertility Management Book of Abstracts for Kenya (1925 - 2015)

(2016) Nesbert Mangale; Anne Muriuki; Angela N. Kathuku-Gitonga; James Mutegi; Beverly Agesa; Nahason Litiany; Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO); International Plant Nutrition Institute (IPNI)

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Soil Health Inputs for Increased Agricultural Productivity in Kenya

(Kenya Soil Health Consortium, 2014-10-01) Mangale, N.; Muriuki, A.; Kathuku-Gitonga, A. N.; Mutegi, J.; Esilaba, A.; Laibuni, N.; Bikketi, E.; Nyangena, J.

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Addressing Constraints in Extension Services to Boost Adoption of Soil Health Technologies

(Kenya Soil Health Consortium, 2017) Nesbert Mangale; Anne Muriuki; Angela N. Kathuku-Gitonga; James Mutegi; Anthony Esilaba; Nancy Laibuni; Edward Bikketi; John Nyangena; Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO); International Plant Nutrition Institute (IPNI); ACRE Africa; The KENYA INSTITUTE for PUBLIC POLICY RESEARCH and ANALYSIS (KIPPRA); Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) ; Members of the Kenya Soil Health Consortium (KSHC)

Declining effectiveness of the extension services is a major factor constraining progressive adoption of Integrated Soil Fertility Management (ISFM) technologies and innovations, and hence slowing growth of Kenyan agriculture. An effective agricultural extension service that provides stakeholders with relevant knowledge and information can improve agricultural productivity. Such information should include improved soil health technologies and innovations, improved seeds and planting materials, crop husbandry, post-harvest management and marketing. Targeting soil health extension service provision has already been necessitated by declining agricultural production. Access to the right soil health technologies for site-specific inputs at the right time is intended to increase farmers’ ability to optimize the use of their resources. There is little formal collaboration among extension providers a situation that has led to lack of synergy and poor access to extension support services. Thus, collaboration is weak resulting in duplication of efforts and unnecessary competition. Additionally, there is low appreciation of the importance of the role the extension service plays in supporting agricultural production.