Most early alley cropping studies in semi-arid Kenya were on fairly flat land while there is an
increase in cultivated sloping land. The effectiveness of aging contour hedgerows and grass …

In many agricultural systems in the semi-arid tropics, crops use only a small fraction of the
total rainfall. Agroforestry can greatly reduce some losses, especially on hill slopes, where …

Aim: To evaluate the effect of tillage practice on soil moisture retention under three cowpea
varieties. Study Design: The treatments were laid out in a randomized complete block …

The scarcity of water in semi-arid area of Kiboko, Makindu sub-county is a major contributor
tolow maize yield beside climate change due to little and unreliable rainfall. Regulated …

Agricultural productivity in arid and semi-arid areas has continued declining due to low
unreliable rainfall, declining soil fertility, and poor agronomic practices. This study was …

Coastal lowland region of Kenya is prone to drought hence enhancing productivity of maize-
cowpea based cropping systems requires deployment of stress resilient varieties and …