Mango farming by smallholder farmers in Siaya County, Kenya, is a popular economic activity that significantly contributes to food security, employment and income generation. Potential yields have been estimated around 15 – 20 metric tons per hectare, which are rarely achieved by...
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Research Article10.9734/ajahr/2025/v12i3393
Excessive use of inorganic mineral fertilizers as an agronomic practice has resulted in the depletion of soil organic matter of soils of many regions thereby rendering such soils infertile and unable to maintain sustainable production. The use of organic amendments provides the i...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2024/v36i94988
Agricultural lands in many parts of the world are threatened by soil degradation as indicated by their declining soil organic matter, loss of fertility, and low productivity. Organic amendments have the potential to alter the soil’s chemical characteristics as they can change the...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2024/v36i84944
Agricultural utilization of bioslurry plays a critical role in soil conditioning and hence crop production. It also reduces greenhouse gas emissions thus mitigating climate change. Although the effect of bioslurry on growth and yields is well researched, that of different biodige...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2021/v33i2030642