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On-farm maize storage systems and rodent postharvest losses in six maize growing agro-ecological zones of Kenya
Rodents are one of the major postharvest pests that
affect food security by impacting on both food availability and
safety. However, knowledge of the impact of rodents in onfarm
maize storage systems in Kenya is limited. ...
The impact of tillage system and herbicides on weed density, diversity and yield of cotton (Gossipium hirsutum L.) and maize (Zea mays L.) under the smallholder sector
The study was carried out to evaluate the impact of tillage system in combination with different herbicides
on weed density, diversity, crop growth and yields on 18 farms in Kadoma, Zimbabwe. Experiments
were set up as a ...
Effect of triple-layer hermetic bagging on mould infection and aflatoxin contamination of maize during multi-month on-farm storage in Kenya
Field trials were conducted in small-scale farmers' grain stores in an aflatoxin endemic region to assess
the effect of storing maize in triple layer hermetic (PICS™) bags on aflatoxin contamination. Shelled
maize grain ...