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Staal, Steven J.Wolff, T.Baltenweck, IsabelleWaitnaka, M.Njoroge, L.Kruska, R.L.[Spatial econometric analysis of farmer strategies: An application to feeding practices on smallholder Kenyan dairy farms]Spatial econometric analysis of farmer strategies: An application to feeding practices on smallholder Kenyan dairy farms

This Report provides an overview of empirical methods that are frequently used for the analysis of spatial patterns of LUCC based on a survey of recent literature. Because these methods are relevant for wider analysis of system change beyond LUCC (Land Use and Land Cover Change), some examples of...


Lesschen, J.P.Verburg, P.H.Staal, Steven J.[Statistical methods for analysing the spatial dimension of changes in land use and farming systems]Statistical methods for analysing the spatial dimension of changes in land use and farming systems

Kenya has been self-sufficient in dairy products until recently. Early in 1992, however, shortages of dairy products began to occur, particularly in the fresh milk market. Price decontrol of dairy products, among other policy changes, was implemented in May 1992 to improve producer prices and sti...


Staal, Steven J.Shapiro, Barry I.[The impact of policy liberalization on smallholder peri-urban dairy producers at Nyeri, Kenya]The impact of policy liberalization on smallholder peri-urban dairy producers at Nyeri, Kenya
Lapar, Ma. LucilaNguyen, T.B. vuTiongco, T.S.Jabbar, M.A.Staal, Steven J.[The role of collective action in overcoming barriers to market access by smallholder producers: Some empirical evidence from northern Vietnam]The role of collective action in overcoming barriers to market access by smallholder producers: Some empirical evidence from northern Vietnam
Omore, Amos O.Staal, Steven J.Thorpe, W.R.[The role of membership organizations and the gap they fill in private veterinary services delivery]The role of membership organizations and the gap they fill in private veterinary services delivery

The use of farmer-recall in field data collection typically allows for relatively quick and low-cost information gathering. Such data can often be gathered using a simple cross-sectional survey, in many cases requiring only a single farm visit. In return, however, there may be an increase in meas...


Staal, Steven J.Omore, Amos O.[Use of farmer recall versus direct measurement in gathering lactation data: Lessons from Kenyan smallholder dairy systems]Use of farmer recall versus direct measurement in gathering lactation data: Lessons from Kenyan smallholder dairy systems

Waithaka, M.M.Wokabi, A.Nyangaga, J.Ouma, Emily A.Wolff, T. deBiwott, J.Staal, Steven J.Ojowi, M.Ogidi, R.Njarro, I.Mudavadi, P.[A participatory rapid appraisal of farming systems in western Kenya]A participatory rapid appraisal of farming systems in western Kenya

Although soil fertility is recognized as a primary constraint to agricultural production in developing countries, use of fertilizer in Sub-Saharan Africa is declining. Smallholder farmers still rely heavily on livestock manure for soil fertility management. To explore the determinants of soil f...


Staal, Steven J.Romney, D.L.Baltenweck, IsabelleWaithaka, M.M.Muriuki, H.Njoroge, L.[Spatial analysis of soil fertility management using integrated household and GIS data from smallholder Kenyan farms]Spatial analysis of soil fertility management using integrated household and GIS data from smallholder Kenyan farms
Staal, Steven J.Shapiro, Barry I.[An institutional analysis of the evolution of dairy policy in Kenya and Ethiopia: From managed production to structural adjustment]An institutional analysis of the evolution of dairy policy in Kenya and Ethiopia: From managed production to structural adjustment

Food safety standards require monitoring from production-to-consumption. The Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) process, recommended by FAO/WHO, is now a widely accepted methodology in risk analysis for industrially processed foods. HACCP identifies the points in a process that are h...


Mwangi, A.Arimi, S.M.Mbugua, S.Kang'ethe, Erastus K.Ouma, Emily A.Omore, Amos O.McDermott, John J.Staal, Steven J.[Application of HACCP to improve the safety of informally marketed raw milk in Kenya]Application of HACCP to improve the safety of informally marketed raw milk in Kenya

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