Effectiveness of “PREP-PAC” Soil Fertility Replenishment Product on Performance of the Diversified Maize–Legume Intercrops in Western Kenya

Rutto, Esther; Okalebo, J. R.; Othieno, C. O.; Kipsat, Mary J.; Bationo, A.

doi:10.1007/978-90-481-2543-2_126

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“…Non-acidulated rock phosphate could be used as an alternative source for P. Several studies have been conducted in Western Kenya on the effects of rock phosphate on cereal and legume yields. A patented PREP -PAC [11,12] was designed at the Department of Soil Science in 1997, University of Eldoret which by then was still Moi University. PREP -PAC is designed to replenish the fertility of soils on seriously depleted patches that are widespread on smallholder farms.…”

Section: Rock Phosphate Technologies -Phosphate Rock Evaluation Projementioning

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Reflections on Efforts Geared toward Improved Soil Fertility and Crop Yields in Kenya

Chebet

Njoroge

Ng’etich

2019

IJPSS

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A successful strategy aimed at enhancing crop productivity relies on its ability to be implemented practically in the field (farmers’ field). Many research-based activities and promising soil fertility technologies are largely not adopted. This paper examines the impact of the agricultural research conducted at the University of Eldoret, agricultural institutes and the government of Kenya projects at a farm level on crop yields. Precisely, this paper narrows down to research done with an aim of exploring system approaches that address soil phosphorus and its effect on increasing crop yields in Western Kenya. Strategies like the collaboration of scientists and non scientists (transdisciplinary process) produced successful results. A qualified soil test with differentiated soil testing recommendations increases the yield by about 1.5 t dry maize ha-1. Participating in a transdisciplinary process provides an additional surplus of about 1 t dry maize ha-1 yield. Economically, this is a highly attractive result; given that soil testing costs around 20 USD, a surplus of 1 t dry maize returns approximately 330 USD. Although literature registers success stories of many research work, there is slow and limited adoption rate of the output by farmers. We suggest the development and expansion of transdisciplinary research and creation of Farmer Research Network to seek a one-size-fits-all solution for farmers to adopt technologies with proven success.

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Section: Rock Phosphate Technologies -Phosphate Rock Evaluation Projementioning

confidence: 99%

Reflections on Efforts Geared toward Improved Soil Fertility and Crop Yields in Kenya

Chebet

Njoroge

Ng’etich

2019

IJPSS

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Effectiveness of “PREP-PAC” Soil Fertility Replenishment Product on Performance of the Diversified Maize–Legume Intercrops in Western Kenya

Cited by 1 publication

References 7 publications

Reflections on Efforts Geared toward Improved Soil Fertility and Crop Yields in Kenya

Reflections on Efforts Geared toward Improved Soil Fertility and Crop Yields in Kenya

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