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Agroforestry
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 A005 Agroforestry Extension Manuals. A Survey of their use in Kenya.
Stachys N Muturi 1999. Technical Report No. 21 The Regional Land Management Unit, RELMA/Sida. ISBN
9966-896-41-1. 60pp.
Paperback, English (EXT019)
This is a useful survey and critique, with some illustrations. Twelve manuals have been evaluated, some
of which are described separately
in this site (see Axxx id.no.). The content summary at the bottom of this page also gives an outline
of the contents of each manual:
Soil and Water Conservation in ASAL Field Manual - Agroforestry
Socio-Economic Techniques for Farm Forestry Extension
A Guide to Farm Forestry in Kenya
Agroforestry in Kenya - A Field Guide
A Dryland Forestry Handbook for Kenya
A Selection of Useful Trees and Shrubs for Kenya
Agroforestry Extension Manual For Kenya
(A060)
Guidelines on Agroforestry Extension Planning in Kenya
(A097)
Fodder Trees for Smallholders
On Farm Tree Nurseries
Agroforestry in Dryland Africa
(A098)
Agroforestry Extension Training Source Book
(A099)
  
Contents:
List of Tables.viii
List of Acronyms.ix
Acknowledgements
Preface
1 Introduction
Historical Note on Agroforestry Extension in Kenya
Training in Agroforestry
Development of Manuals and other Materials
Objectives of the Evaluation
Contents of the Report.
2 The Evaluation Survey
Survey Methodology
Choice of Districts
Choice of Institutions
Choice of Respondents
Profiles of Respondents
.Administration of Questionnaires
Sample Sizes
Assumptions Made
Analysis of Data
Sources of Error
3 Users of Agroforestry Manuals
Profiles of Respondents
Institutions and Professions Involved in Agroforestry
Issues Pertaining to Institutions
Professional Bias
Gender Issues
Experience in AF Among staff
The Future of Extension Service in Agroforestry
Agroforestry Extension Manuals: A Survey of Their Use in Kenya
4 Distribution and Utilization of Manuals
Purpose
Distribution and Utilization of Manuals
Regional Comparisons.;
Distribution and Utilization of Individual Manuals
Relative Dominance of Manuals
Posters and Pamphlets
Issues Distribution and Utilization
5 Evaluation and Application of Manuals
Levels of Evaluation
Layout and Format - Evaluation by SMSs
Layout and Format - Evaluation by FEWs
Evaluation of the Technical Content
Application of Manuals
Cost Sharing with Beneficiaries
Cost Sharing with Beneficiaries
Issues and Recommendations
6 Farmer Related Issues
Rationale
Sources of Information for Farmers
Farmer's Comprehension of Extension Material
Adoption of AF Technologies
Level of Adoption
Issues and Recommendations
7 Extension Related Issues
Policy on Agroforestry
Availability of Resources.,
Access to Information
Training Opportunities
Relevance of Information
Areas for Further Training
8 The Crucial Issues
Purpose of the Study
The Future of Extension Service
Target Groups for Publications
Regional Manuals
Priority Regions for Development of Manuals
Who will Develop Regional Manuals?
Priority Subject Matters
Formats and Layout
Improving the Distribution System
Check list of Important Issues
Appendix I –See below
Appendix II - Definitions and Scope of Agroforestry
Definitions in Manuals.;
ICRAF Definitions
Appendix I - Contents of Manuals Evaluated
Soil and Water Conservation in ASAL Field Manual - Agroforestry
Author: Soil and Water Conservation Branch, Ministry of Agriculture, Kenya. 1992. 61 pages
What is Agroforestry
Agroforestry Potential and Problems in ASAL
Trees for Farming Communities in ASAL
Trees for Pastoral Communities in ASAL
Establishment of Trees in ASAL
Management of Trees
35 References
Socio-Economic Techniques for Farm Forestry Extension
Author: L Emerton, E Kanyanya, K Kareko, A Maina, J Ngige and B Wangwe. Forestry. Extension Services
Division, Forest Department, Kenya,
1996. 58 pages
Socio-Economic Issues in Farm Forestry
The Farm Forestry Process
Socio-Economic Procedures for Farm Forestry Extension
Planning to Collect Socio-Economic Information
Tools for Gathering Socio-Economic Information
Tools for Measuring and Valuing Tree Benefits
A Guide to Farm Forestry in Kenya
Author: A H Chavangi and Rimmermann, Rural Afforestation Extension Services, Forest Department,
Kenya, 1987. 93 pages
Farm Forestry Tools and Materials Other Than Seed
Tree Seed
The Farm Nursery
Planting Out and Tree Management and Care
Trees and Shrubs on Farms and Other Rural Lands
The Special Problems of Dry Regions
32 References
Agroforestry in Kenya - A Field Guide
Author: Amare Getahun and Kedir Reshid, Rural Afforestation Extension Service, Forest Department,
Kenya, 1989. 48 pages
Introduction to Agroforestry as a Land Use System
General Information About Agroforestry
Establishment and Basic Management Techniques
Agroforestry Intercropping Systems
Some Recommended Agroforestry Species
Management and Basic Information for Selected Agroforestry Species in Kenya
61 References
A Dryland Forestry Handbook for Kenya
Author: Kenya Forestry Research Institute, undated. 120 pages
Forestry Research Projects in the ASALs
Management of Natural Woody Vegetation
Selection of Tree and Shrub Species for the Dry Zones
Collection and Handling of Tree Seed
Nursery Techniques
Tree Establishment and Protection
Agroforestry Systems
Tree Planting Under Irrigation
Diseases and Insect Pests of Trees
Marketing and Utilization of Tree Products
Forestry Extension in Dry areas
Future Perspective for Forestry Development in ASALs
55 References
A Selection of Useful Trees and Shrubs for Kenya
Author: ICRAF, 1992. 225 pages
Vernacular Names of Trees and Shrubs (32 Languages)
Useful Trees and Shrubs: Primary List (203 Species). The attributes of each species described
on one page. Information provided include:
Botanical and local names; Ecology; Uses; Botanical description of the species; Seeding characteristics,
preservation, storage and treatment; Tree
management; and
remarks on growth characteristics . Useful Trees and Shrubs: Secondary List. Botanical Names, Local
Names and Uses
Summary Table of Trees and Shrubs and Their Uses
25 References
Agroforestry Extension Manual For Kenya
Author: Bo Tengnas: ICRAF, 1994. 177 pages
The Concept of Agroforestry
The Historical Setting
Farming Systems in Kenya and Their Agroforestry Potential
The Role of Trees in Land Use
Interaction Between Trees and Crops
The Crop Component
The Tree Component
Some Agroforestry Practices in Kenya
Tree Propagation Methods
Seed
Some Socio-Economic Issues in Agroforestry
Extension
Monitoring and Evaluation
Agroforestry Research in Kenya: An Overview
97 References
Guidelines on Agroforestry Extension Planning in Kenya
Author: Bo Tengnas, RSCU Technical Handbook No. 3. 1993. 69 pages
Participatory Rural Appraisal and Planning for Agroforestry
Steps in Participatory Rural Appraisal and Planning
Step 1: Preparation
Step 2: Combining Local Knowledge and Expert Knowledge
Step 3: Analysis
Step 4: Planning
Step 5: Towards Implementation
Step 6: Monitoring and Evaluation
18 References
Fodder Trees for Smallholders
Author: M Nicholson, MitiMingi Mashambani, 1992. 51 pages
Fodder Trees and Multipurpose Trees
The Right Environment for Your Trees
Where to Plant Them
Establishment of Fodder Trees
Fodder Tree management
Growth Rate and Yield
What Do You Do With Seeds and Pods
Diseases, Pests and Protection
Specific Information About Leucaena, Sesbania and Calliandra
Alternative and Complementary Tree Species
Importance of Protein and Carbohydrates in Animal Production
Livestock Digestion
Protein Requirements for Livestock
Feeding Fodder Tree as a Supplementary Feed Source
Fodder Tree Protein: The Economic Rationale
40 References
On Farm Tree Nurseries
P M Mung'ala, J Kuyper and S Kimwe, Kenya Woodfuel Development Programme, 1988 64 pages
Standard Methods of Seedling Production
Traditional Methods of Seedling Production
Improved On-Farm Nurseries
Seed Collection, Storage and Treatment
Setting Up the Nursery
Nursery Management
Planting Out the Seedlings
Other Methods of Tree Regeneration
31 References
Agroforestry in Dryland Africa
Author: D Rocheleau, F Weber and A Field-Juma, ICRAF, 1988. 311 pages
Agroforestry as a Popular Science
Introduction to Agroforestry
Participatory Planning Process
Evaluating the Project
Agroforestry in Cropland
Agroforestry with Structural Conservation Measures
Agroforestry for In-Between Places
Agroforestry in Pastures and Rangelands
Tools for Agroforestry Research and Extension
Uses, Practices and Conditions for Multipurpose Trees and Shrubs
Multipurpose Trees and Shrub Species List
Guidelines and Key Questions for Interviews
Summarizing Information for Planning Agroforestry Research and Extension
141 References
Agroforestry Extension Training Source Book
Author: CARE
Module 1: Beginning Agroforestry Extension Training
Module 2: Introduction to Agroforestry
Module 3: Project Approach to Agroforestry Training
Module 4: Agroforestry Extension Communication
Module 5: Land Use Diagnosis for Agroforestry
Module 6: Agroforestry Design
Module 7: Planning, Monitoring and Evaluating Agroforestry Extension Activities
Module 8: Seed Supply
Module 9: Nursery Management
Module 10: Tree Planting, Protection and Management
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