African Journal of
Agricultural Research

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Agric. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1991-637X
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJAR
  • Start Year: 2006
  • Published Articles: 6863

Full Length Research Paper

Integration of climate change information into drylands crop production practices for enhanced food security: A case study of Lower Tana Basin in Kenya

P. Ketiem
  • P. Ketiem
  • Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Organization, Food Crops Research, Njoro, Kenya
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P. M. Makeni
  • P. M. Makeni
  • Department of Environmental Science, Egerton University, Kenya
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E. K. Maranga
  • E. K. Maranga
  • Department of Natural Resources Management, Egerton University, Kenya
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P. A. Omondi
  • P. A. Omondi
  • Food and Agricultural Organization, Regional Office, Gigiri, Kenya
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  •  Received: 02 August 2016
  •  Accepted: 15 September 2016
  •  Published: 18 May 2017

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