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| Odwori, P.O.; Mapelu, M.Z.; Odhiambo, Mark O.; Nyangweso, P.M.. |
| Simulation models have been used successfully to forecast productivity of cropping systems under various weather, management and policy scenarios. These models have helped farmers make efficient resource allocation decisions. However, in Kenya simulation models have not been used extensively and more specifically in modeling maize cropping system. The study aimed at forecasting productivity and profitability of maize cropping system in Uasin Gishu district, Kenya. Both primary and secondary data were used. Both time series and cross-sectional data for variables of interest were collected and complemented by a survey of 20 maize farmers who were systematically selected to verify information obtained from secondary sources. Cropping Systems simulation model... |
| Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation |
Palavras-chave: Forecasting; Yields; Profits; Maize cropping system; Simulation models; Crop Production/Industries. |
| Ano: 2010 |
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/97080 |
