Adaptation Strategies for Enhancing Sustainable Smallholder Dairy Cattle Productivity under the Regime of Climate Change in Bungoma County, Kenya
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| spelling | ir-123456789-46532024-08-13T03:32:50Z Adaptation Strategies for Enhancing Sustainable Smallholder Dairy Cattle Productivity under the Regime of Climate Change in Bungoma County, Kenya Nalianya, Gregory Wafula Adaptation strategies smallholder dairy cattle productivity climate change Bungoma County Journal Article The study evaluated adaptation strategies for enhancing sustainable dairy cattle herd productivity under the present of climate change scenario. The study was conducted in three selected Sub Counties of Bungoma County that is Tongaren, Mt. Elgon, and Kimilili, Sub Counties with estimated total population of 900 smallholders. A cross-sectional, correction and evaluation research designs was used to provide an accurate portrayal of the characteristics of the respondents. A sample size of 415 respondents was used and served with questionnaires to solicit their responses. A review of empirical reports, interviews of key stakeholders, NGOs, professionals in the Kenya Metrological Department as well as ministry of agriculture was used to compliment data gathered through questionnaires. Quantitative data was analyzed using Microsoft Excel and SPSS software. From the results farmers use the following adaptation strategies as a matter of priority of strategies to enhance productivity; - growing of early maturing and drought resistant crops varieties. Making silage and preserving of farm residues for dry spells. Farmers are collaborating with veterinary officers during breeding so as to improve on the quality of cows kept. This study recommends to all stakeholder to formulate policies to empower farmers to effectively adapt to climate change and variability for enhancing smallholder dairy cattle herd productivity in the county. 2024-05-28T09:48:26Z 2024-05-28T09:48:26Z 2023-10 Article Nalianya G. (2023): Adaptation Strategies for Enhancing Sustainable Smallholder Dairy Cattle Productivity under the Regime of Climate Change in Bungoma County, Kenya.: International Journal of Environment and Climate Change. 2581-8627 https://repository.daystar.ac.ke/handle/123456789/4653 en Volume 13, Issue 11 application/pdf International Journal of Environment and Climate Change |
| spellingShingle | Adaptation strategies smallholder dairy cattle productivity climate change Bungoma County Nalianya, Gregory Wafula Adaptation Strategies for Enhancing Sustainable Smallholder Dairy Cattle Productivity under the Regime of Climate Change in Bungoma County, Kenya |
| title | Adaptation Strategies for Enhancing Sustainable Smallholder Dairy Cattle Productivity under the Regime of Climate Change in Bungoma County, Kenya |
| title_full | Adaptation Strategies for Enhancing Sustainable Smallholder Dairy Cattle Productivity under the Regime of Climate Change in Bungoma County, Kenya |
| title_fullStr | Adaptation Strategies for Enhancing Sustainable Smallholder Dairy Cattle Productivity under the Regime of Climate Change in Bungoma County, Kenya |
| title_full_unstemmed | Adaptation Strategies for Enhancing Sustainable Smallholder Dairy Cattle Productivity under the Regime of Climate Change in Bungoma County, Kenya |
| title_short | Adaptation Strategies for Enhancing Sustainable Smallholder Dairy Cattle Productivity under the Regime of Climate Change in Bungoma County, Kenya |
| title_sort | adaptation strategies for enhancing sustainable smallholder dairy cattle productivity under the regime of climate change in bungoma county, kenya |
| topic | Adaptation strategies smallholder dairy cattle productivity climate change Bungoma County |
| url | https://repository.daystar.ac.ke/handle/123456789/4653 |
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