Zai pits for heightened sorghum production in drier parts of Upper Eastern Kenya
S. W. Kimaru-Muchai, Felix K. Ngetich, Monicah Mucheru‐Muna, Mary Wamuyu Baaru
Abstract
during short rains season of 2014. Conventional planting with full rate NPK had the highest benefit-cost ratio (BCR) of 3.58 while Zai pit without input had the least BCR of 0.99. The experiment showed that Zai pit technology contributed to increments of yields in comparison to conventional planting although its BCR was lower than conventional planting with similar amendments. However, both Zai pit and conventional practices should be used in combination with organic and inorganic amendments to enhance yields in sorghum production.
Topics & Concepts
SowingRandomized block designSorghumAgronomyManureSoil fertilityEnvironmental scienceTithoniaAgricultureSurface runoffSoil conservationAgroforestryMathematicsSoil waterBiologyEcologySoil scienceRice Cultivation and Yield ImprovementIrrigation Practices and Water ManagementClimate change impacts on agriculture