Agricultural and Rural Innovation Studies Research Papers/Topics

The Role of Social Learning in Linking Knowledge and Practice for Rehabilitation of Degraded Drylands in Njemps Flats, Baringo County, Kenya

Land degradation is a major cause of decreasing yields and loss of dryland ecosystems resilience in the Kenyan drylands. One of the solutions to land degradation is the application of Sustainable Land Management (SLM) technologies. However, adoption of SLM practices in Kenyan drylands is low. This study sought to enhance adoption of SLM practices by improving farmers capacity through social learning in a Community of Practice (CoP). The study employed Participatory Action Research (PAR) desig...

Assessing the Uptake of System of Rice Intensification Practices

Globally, sustainable intensification in rice growing systems and practices has been accelerating in response to the declining productivity trends and the high market demand, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa where uptake of improved technology is low. However, in Oluch irrigation scheme, Rangwe Sub-County, Kenya, weak networks and low innovative capacity are associated with smallholder rice farmers’ which has significantly contributed to limited uptake of system of rice intensification (S...