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1. Soil fertility characterization and mapping for Adigudem plain, Northern EthiopiaAs Ethiopia’s agriculture has been influenced by variability and poor soil fertility management and information, thus this study was aimed to determine the physico-chemical properties of soils and build geo-referenced soil information systems so as to have precision agriculture for adigudem plain. An area of 229 km2 comprising different villages was delineated for the study. Soil sampling points were arranged in a grid form and georeferenced using a hand-held GPS. A total of 194 Soil samples... G. Berhe |
2. Drivers of Post-harvest Aflatoxin Contamination: Evidence Gathered from Knowledge Disparities and Field Surveys of Maize Farmers in the Rift-valley Region of KenyaMaize-dependent populations in sub-Saharan Africa are continually exposed to aflatoxin poisoning owing to their regular consumption of this dietetic cereal. Being a staple in Kenyan households, consumption of maize-based meals is done almost daily, thereby exposing consumers to aflatoxicoses. This study assessed awareness levels, knowledge disparities and perceptions regarding aflatoxin contamination at the post-harvest phase among farmers in the Rift-valley region of Kenya. Households were randomly... G.W. Gachara, R. Lahlali, R. Suleiman, B.M. Kilima |