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Charcoal production from invasive Prosopis juliflora has several objectives. It has been promoted to control the spread and reduce the abundance of invasive Juliflora while generating income opportunities for poor rural households producing and selling charcoal. Wood pyrolysis is an efficient, environmentally friendly charcoal production technology through indirect heating of …

• جامع المعلومات: Beatrice Otieno
• 03/27/2018 10:12 ص

To manage single-stemmed invasive Prosopis juliflora trees, it's advised to use the cut-stump treatment. This involves cutting the tree at its base (≤ 15cm above the ground) and applying a suitable herbicide to the freshly cut stump, focusing on the root collar, stump sides, and outer cut surface.

• جامع المعلومات: Beatrice Otieno
• 06/22/2018 11:45 ص

Water harvest for agricultural production in Asals

• جامع المعلومات: Kithinji Mutunga
• 06/06/2011 8:19 م

A system of interlocking crescent shaped trenches approximately 5-12 square metres, 0.5 m deep and 0.3 m high formed down slope using the xecavated spoil

• جامع المعلومات: Paul Mutuku Kimeu
• 06/05/2011 10:36 م

Integrated soil fertility management constitutes a group of management practices aimed at increasing soil fertility and crop productivity with the local context in mind. These practices integrate the use of organic inputs, fertilizers, and better quality seeds with all inputs managed following good farming practices.

• جامع المعلومات: Moritz Laub
• 04/19/2024 9:33 ص

Permanent soil cover with cover crops and/or crop residues helps to control soil erosion, suppress weeds and build up soil fertility. It can also add organic matter to the soil.

• جامع المعلومات: William Akwanyi
• 03/18/2023 1:17 م

Lime application is a rapid way to treat soil acidity and improve productivity.

• جامع المعلومات: William Akwanyi
• 03/19/2023 8 ص

Push-pull technology is a strategy that controls pests, improves the productivity of cereal crops and fodder, and controls soil erosion.

• جامع المعلومات: William Akwanyi
• 03/18/2023 9:44 م

Composting with on-farm organic solid waste management improves the soil sustainably and raises crop yields.

• جامع المعلومات: William Akwanyi
• 02/09/2023 1:58 م