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Nkedianye, D.Radeny, Maren A.O.Kristjanson, Patricia M.Herrero, Mario T.[Assessing Returns to Land and Changing Livelihood Strategies in Kitengela]Assessing Returns to Land and Changing Livelihood Strategies in Kitengela

Climate information and agro-advisory services are crucial in helping smallholder farmers and pastoralists in East Africa manage climate-related risks and adapt to climate change. However, significant gaps exist in provision of climate information that effectively addresses the needs of farmers a...


Radeny, Maren A.O.Desalegn, AyalMubiru, DrakeKyazze, FlorenceMahoo, HenryRecha, John W.M.Kimeli, PhilipSolomon, Dawit[Indigenous knowledge for seasonal weather and climate forecasting across East Africa]Indigenous knowledge for seasonal weather and climate forecasting across East Africa

This study estimated the economic value of agricultural climate services for strengthening the resilience of smallholder farmers to climate variability and risks in Ethiopia. Using a choice experiment approach, the study introduced a hypothetical package of improved climate services to 600 random...


Tesfaye, AboneshHansen, JamesKassie, Girma TesfahunRadeny, Maren A.O.Solomon, Dawit[Estimating the economic value of climate services for strengthening resilience of smallholder farmers to climate risks in Ethiopia: A choice experiment approach]Estimating the economic value of climate services for strengthening resilience of smallholder farmers to climate risks in Ethiopia: A choice experiment approach

This article uses qualitative and quantitative data to document the nature of educational practices in a pastoralist area in Tanzania, and to provide evidence that the schooling process, amongst other influences, has encouraged and facilitated the uptake and expansion of farming by these pastoral...


Radeny, Maren A.O.Nkedianye, D.Kristjanson, Patricia M.Herrero, Mario T.[Livelihood choices and returns among pastoralists: Evidence from southern Kenya]Livelihood choices and returns among pastoralists: Evidence from southern Kenya

The Nyando Basin covering two counties of western Kenya, namely Kericho and Kisumu has been adversely affected by climate change. Prolonged droughts, followed by heavy and unpredictable rainfall that causes flooding has led to land denudation, crop and livestock losses (IPCC, 2007; Onyango et al....


Muigai, Anne W.T.Ojango, Julie M.K.Audho, James O.Oyieng, Edwin P.Recha, John W.M.Radeny, Maren A.O.[Sheep and goat marketing in Nyando Climate-Smart Villages of western Kenya: What do the farmers gain?]Sheep and goat marketing in Nyando Climate-Smart Villages of western Kenya: What do the farmers gain?

Livestock play an important role for poor rural households in regions such as the Peruvian Andes. Research methods leading to a better understanding of the role of livestock in household poverty dynamics, and what better targeted policies and interventions may enhance that role, however, are not ...


Kristjanson, Patricia M.Krishna, A.Radeny, Maren A.O.Kuan, A.Quilca, G.Sánchez Urrelo, A.León Velarde, C.U.[Poverty dynamics and the role of livestock in the Peruvian Andes]Poverty dynamics and the role of livestock in the Peruvian Andes

In this study we compare revealed and stated-preference approaches to value traits of cattle in Kenya. The premise is that much can be learnt about non-market values of indigenous animal genetic resources (AnGR) from the use of multi-attribute stated-preference methods, if these compare well with...


Scarpa, R.Ruto, E.S.K.Kristjanson, Patricia M.Radeny, Maren A.O.Drucker, A.G.Rege, J.E.O.[Valuing indigenous cattle breeds in Kenya: An empirical comparison of stated and revealed preference value estimates]Valuing indigenous cattle breeds in Kenya: An empirical comparison of stated and revealed preference value estimates
Thornton, Philip K.Herrero, Mario T.Kruska, R.L.Quirós, CarlosRadeny, Maren A.O.Mango, N.[PRIMAS: Poverty reduction intervention mapping in agricultural systems]PRIMAS: Poverty reduction intervention mapping in agricultural systems
Reid, Robin S.Said, Mohammed YahyaHomewood, K.Nkedianye, D.Kaelo, D.Neselle, M.O.Onetu, L.Makui, O.Kamuaro, O.Boone, Randall B.Kristjanson, Patricia M.BurnSilver, S.B.Thornton, Philip K.Serneels, S.Trench, P.Herrero, Mario T.Radeny, Maren A.O.Kiruswa, S.Norton-Griffiths, M.Kifugo, S.C.Msoffe, M.Bedelian, ClaireMizani, F.[Better policy and management options for pastoral lands: assessing trade-offs between poverty alleviation and wildlife conservation]Better policy and management options for pastoral lands: assessing trade-offs between poverty alleviation and wildlife conservation

There is limited documentation of soil and water management technologies that enhance adaptation to climate change in drylands of Kenya. Rainfall patterns were analyzed in the semi-arid Machakos and Makueni counties of eastern Kenya using historical data. A total of forty...


Recha, John W.M.Mati, Bancy M.Nyasimi, MaryKimeli, PhilipKinyangi, JamesRadeny, Maren A.O.[Changing rainfall patterns and farmers ’ adaptation through soil water management practices in semi- arid eastern Kenya]Changing rainfall patterns and farmers ’ adaptation through soil water management practices in semi- arid eastern Kenya

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