Browsing Research Articles [MEWES] by Author "Ngome, Ajebesone"
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Assessment of Technology Options Addressing Agricultural Production Constraints in Western Kenya
Mtei, Kelvin; Ngome, Ajebesone; Wambua, Stephen; Becker, Mathias (Greener Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 2013-03-29)Poor soil fertility and weed infestation are among major constraints facing agricultural production in Western Kenya. Recommended technologies differ in resource requirement and their effectiveness ... -
Fertility management for maize cultivation in some soils of Western Kenya
Ngome, Ajebesone; Becker, Mathias; Mtei, Kelvin; Mussgnug, Frank (Elsevier, 2011-12-01)Soil fertility loss in Western Kenya is exacerbated by inadequate nutrient management and causes reduced maize yields. Given the diversity of soil types, cropping seasons, and the resource endowment of farmers, the magnitude ... -
Leguminous cover crops differentially affect maize yields in three contrasting soil types of Kakamega, Western Kenya
Ngome, Ajebesone; Becker, Mathias; Mtei, Kelvin (Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development in the Tropics and Subtropics (JARTS), 2011)Maize production in smallholder farming systems in Kenya is largely limited by low soil fertility. As mineral fertilizer is expensive, green manuring using leguminous cover crops could be an alternative strategy for farmers ...