The potential of Zai pit technology and integrated soil fertility management to enhance crop productivity in semiarid regions of Sub-Sahara Africa: A review
Low and continuously deteriorating soil fertility coupled with frequent droughts and extended
mid-season dry spells scenarios brought about by low and unreliable rainfalls have had a …
mid-season dry spells scenarios brought about by low and unreliable rainfalls have had a …
Gender-specific determinants of Zai technology use intensity for improved soil water management in the drylands of Upper Eastern Kenya
Degraded landscapes and soil water stress are long-standing problems to smallholder
agriculture in the drylands. Despite the important roles of zai technology in restoring …
agriculture in the drylands. Despite the important roles of zai technology in restoring …
[HTML][HTML] Zai Pits as a Climate-Smart Agriculture Technique in Southern Kenya: Maize Success Is Influenced More by Manure Than Depth
In semi-arid southern Kenya, climate change is putting rainfed agriculture at risk with major
implications for food security. The zai pit, a Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) technique, has …
implications for food security. The zai pit, a Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) technique, has …
Utilisation of Zai pits and soil fertility management options for improved crop production in the dry ecosystem of Kitui, Eastern Kenya
EK Getare, M Mucheru-Muna, F Muriu-Ng'ang'a… - 2021 - repository.seku.ac.ke
This study sought to address challenges faced by smallholder farmers in the drylands of
Eastern Kenya including soil fertility decline and low profitability resulting from poor soil and …
Eastern Kenya including soil fertility decline and low profitability resulting from poor soil and …
[HTML][HTML] Zai Pit Effects on Selected Soil Properties and Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) Growth and Grain Yield in Two Selected Dryland Regions of Kenya
Erratic rainfall and temperature regimes, strongly affect agricultural productivity. To address
the reduction in production, this study assessed the effect of Zai pit depths on selected soil …
the reduction in production, this study assessed the effect of Zai pit depths on selected soil …
Gender Influence on Soil Fertility and Water Management Technologies Uptake among Smallholder Farmers in Tharaka Nithi County
AM Ndeke - 2021 - repository.embuni.ac.ke
Degraded landscapes and soil water stress are long-standing problems to smallholder
agriculture in the drylands. Despite the important roles of soil and water conservation in …
agriculture in the drylands. Despite the important roles of soil and water conservation in …
[PDF][PDF] Potential of soil and water conservation technologies for dryland agriculture and forestry
Objective: Drylands cover 41% of the earth's terrestrial landmass while in Kenya; they cover
80% of the land surface with production in these areas often impeded by soil moisture …
80% of the land surface with production in these areas often impeded by soil moisture …
Assessing effects of Zai pit with integrated soil fertility management on sorghum yields and soil properties in Kitui county, Kenya
MC Kebenei - 2023 - repository.seku.ac.ke
Low crop productivity, high evapotranspiration and low, erratic and unreliable rainfall among
farms of sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) have necessitated a search for more sustainable …
farms of sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) have necessitated a search for more sustainable …
[HTML][HTML] From Farmpedia
J Fredericks - farmpedia.org
Improving soil productivity and water availability is critical to improving the lives of people
living in drought-prone, semi-arid areas. Efforts to enhance soil fertility and save water in …
living in drought-prone, semi-arid areas. Efforts to enhance soil fertility and save water in …
[CITATION][C] Zai Pit Effects on Selected Soil Properties and Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) Growth and Grain Yield in Two Selected Dryland Regions of Kenya
OO Sillus, WM Nancy, FOO Seth - Open Journal of …, 2021 - Scientific Research Publishing