Sökning: "kenya agriculture"

Visar resultat 1 - 5 av 54 uppsatser innehållade orden kenya agriculture.

  1. 1. Participation, Empowerment and Power Dynamics in the Digitalisation of Agriculture in Sub-Saharan Africa; Ethnographic Research on the Smallholder Farmers’ Use of Mobile Platforms for Agricultural Development in Kenya

    Master-uppsats, Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för globala studier

    Författare :Álvar González Bujedo; [2023-02-09]
    Nyckelord :ICT; Digital Services; Rural Development; Economic Growth; Poverty Alleviation; Social Practice Theory; Site Analysis; Participant Observation.;

    Sammanfattning : Information and Communication Technologies, such as mobile phones, are hoped to contribute to rural development and poverty alleviation in Sub-Saharan Africa. Based on that mobile platforms bundle diverse digital services, including financing, marketing, and value chain management, they are supposed to be of support to smallholder farmers. LÄS MER

  3. 2. The Uptake of Vertical Farming Practices : a case study on Tatton Agriculture Park in Kenya

    Master-uppsats, SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Författare :Jim Lawrence Gioche Njoroge; [2023]
    Nyckelord :Vertical Farming VF ; Entrepreneurial Opportunity Theory EOT ; Value Mapping Theory;

    Sammanfattning : This thesis provides insights into the opportunities and barriers surrounding the uptake of vertical farming practices in Kenya, specifically in the context of Tatton Agriculture Park. The findings contribute with existing knowledge on vertical farming and highlight the importance of addressing financial constraints and raising awareness to promote further uptake. LÄS MER

  4. 3. Assessing the Impacts of Climate Change and Water Scarcity on Agricultural Practices in Kenya -Implications for Adaptation Strategies

    Kandidat-uppsats, Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Författare :Sanjina Rahi Oishee; [2023]
    Nyckelord :Climate Change; Agriculture; Temperature; Precipitation; Water Scarcity; Agro-Climatic Zone; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Sammanfattning : Like other African countries, Kenya’ economy and food security is heavily dependent on agriculture. Climate change has led to variability in temperature and precipitation, and extreme weather events such as droughts and floods, all of which can significantly impact crop productivity and food security in the long-term. LÄS MER

  5. 4. Rabbit urine as a biopesticide and biofertilizer : how does a Kenyan cultural method compare to conventional chemical pesticide and fertilizer?

    Kandidat-uppsats, SLU/Dept. of Ecology

    Författare :Kari Løe; [2023]
    Nyckelord :biopesticide; biofertilizers; rabbit urine; aphids; agriculture; Kenya;

    Sammanfattning : The increased demand for food production has created higher needs for crop nutrients and protection. Although synthetic fertilizers and pesticides have increased food security and ensured yield for farmers worldwide, there are growing concerns about the environmental implications of over reliance of these fertilizers and pesticides as well as concern for pest resistance due to persistent pesticide use. LÄS MER

  7. 5. The Social Sustainability of Digital Information Services in Sub-Saharan Africa : a Social Practice Perspective on Smallholder Farmers’ Use of Mobile Phone-Enabled Services for Agricultural Development in Kenya

    Master-uppsats, SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Författare :Alvar Gonzalez Bujedo; [2023]
    Nyckelord :ICT; Pro-Poor Innovation; Knowledge Processes; Social Practice Theory; Human Capital; Social Capital; Sustainability Transitions; Participant Observation;

    Sammanfattning : Nowadays, mobile phone-enabled services are reaching the rural poor farmer in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) with digital information for agricultural development. These digital services consist of access to social networks and customised information that are expected to enhance farm management due to knowledge exchange and learning. LÄS MER