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Rhizons improved estimation of nutrient losses because of seepage in aquaculture ponds
(Journal of Earth Science & Climatic Change, 2017)
The effects of climate change have highly challenged the productivity of the agricultural sector. The increasing temperatures and erratic rains, as well as diseases and pests have significantly reduced crop yields in the ...
Impact of Population Growth and Climate Change on the Freshwater Resources of Lamu Island, Kenya
(2015-01)
Demand for freshwater is rising with factors, such as population growth, land use change and climate variations, rendering water availability in the future uncertain. Groundwater resources are being increasingly exploited ...
Determinants of Adoption Choices of Climate Change Adaptation Strategies in Crop Production by Small Scale Farmers in Some Regions of Central Ethiopia
(Journal of Natural Sciences Research, 2014)
In Sub-Saharan Africa, climate change is set to hit the agricultural sector the most and cause untold suffering particularly for smallholder farmers. Adoption of climate change adaptation strategies aims to minimize adverse ...
Beyond participation: Welfare effects of gender-differentiated group-based approaches under climate change in Kenya
(2018)
A gender-differentiated data collection approach is an essential step toward
understanding gendered perspectives in climate change research. Innovative institutions
like group-based approaches provide opportunities to ...
Climate Variability and the Associated Impacts on Smallholder Agriculture in Senetwo Location, Kenya
(International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), 2015)
: In the Arid and Semi Arid Lands (ASALs) part of West Pokot County of Kenya, the growing season for agricultural activities occurs during the peak rainfall season of March, April and May (MAM). Farmers in these areas rely ...
Crop yield probability density forecasting via quantile random forest and Epanechnikov Kernel function
(2019)
A reliable and accurate forecasting method for crop yields is very important for the
farmer, the economy of a country, and the agricultural stakeholders. However, due to
weather extremes and uncertainties as a result of ...
Impact of Population Growth and Climate Change on the Freshwater Resources of Lamu Island, Kenya
(2015)
Demand for freshwater is rising with factors, such as population growth, land use change and climate variations, rendering water availability in the future uncertain. Groundwater resources are being increasingly exploited ...
Smallholder Farmers’ Perceptions and Adaptations to Climate Change and Variability in Kitui County, Kenya
(OMICS International, 2017)
The effects of climate change have highly challenged the productivity of the agricultural sector. The increasing temperatures and erratic rains, as well as diseases and pests have significantly reduced crop yields in the ...
Modeling the Spatial Impact of Climate Change on Grevy’s Zebra (Equus grevyi) niche in Kenya
(Elixir International Journal, 2013)
Although Grevy’s zebra (Equus grevyi) is listed as endangered species and is an important attraction in Kenya’s tourism industry, there have been no attempts to model the implications of climate change on their niche. This ...
Freshwater resource characterization and vulnerability to climatechange of the Shela aquifer in Lamu, Kenya
(Journal of Environment and Earth Science, 2015)
Salinization of coastal groundwater systemscauses a severe deterioration both in amount and quality offresh groundwater resources. To support the sustainableuse and management of fresh groundwater, ...