Dr. Hezron N. Isaboke Publications

Publications in Journals

1. Maindi, C. N., Nyarindo, W. N., Ndirangu, S.N. and Isaboke H.N  (2024) Collective action typologies and their implications for policy targeting:The case of mallholder households from central region of Kenya, Journal of Agriculture and Food Research, 18 (101288). Available at https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666154324003259
2. Maindi, C.N., Nyarindo W. N., Ndirangu S. N and Isaboke H.N. (2024). Debunking the one-size-fits-all approach: Synergistic and trade-off effects of collective action on household food security among the smallholder farmers in central Kenya. Journal of Global Innovations in Agricultural Sciences 12:811-826.
3. Nthiga, K.M., Ndirangu, S.N. and Isaboke H.N. (2024). Exploring Factors Influencing Market Engagement and Marketing Channel Selection among Smallholder Macadamia Farmers in Embu West Sub County, Kenya. Journal of Global Innovations in Agricultural Sciences 12:333-339
4. Njue, P. N., Isaboke, H. N., & Migose, S. A. (2023). Contribution of dairy goat farming to household dietary diversity among smallholder farmers in the Central Highlands of Kenya. Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development in the Tropics and Subtropics, 124(1), 1–11. https://doi.org/10.17170/kobra-202302217524
5. Kithome, M., Rasugu, H. M., Mugwe, J. N., & Nyarindo, H. I. (2022). Factors influencing Adoption of Irrigation Technologies among Smallholder Farmers in Machakos County, Kenya. Journal of Agricultural Extension, 26(3), 44-59.
6. Ombasa E. M., Muturi P. W., Gichimu B. M., Isaboke H. N., Gitari J. N. (2022). Factors Influencing Willingness to Adopt Recommended Bambara groundnut (Vigna subterranea L. Verdc) Agronomic Practices Among Smallholder Farmers in Semi-Arid Lands of Embu County, Kenya. Journal of Experimental Biology and Agricultural Sciences 10(4), 805-811. 10.18006/2022.10(4).805.811
7. Njuguna, K.K., Isaboke, H.N. & Ndirangu, S.N.(2022). Determinants of smallholders’ choice of avocado marketing outlets and profitability in Murang’a County, Kenya. SN Bus Econ 2, 91. https://doi.org/10.1007/s43546-022-00261-y
8. Isaboke, H. N. and Musyoka, J. K. (2022). Analysis of the factors affecting farm-level output of mangoes among small-scale farmers in Mwala Sub-County, Kenya. International Journal of Agricultural Technology 18(3):991-1000.
9. Isaboke H. N. (2021) Determinants of Participation of Smallholder Farmers in Weather Index Insurance in Embu County, Kenya. Journal of Agricultural Extension, 25(3), 1–12.
10. Kaloi, F. K., Isaboke, H. N., Onyari, C. N., & Njeru, L. K. (2021). Determinants Influencing the Adoption of Rice Intensification System among Smallholders in Mwea Irrigation Scheme, Kenya. Advances in Agriculture.  https://doi.org/10.1155/2021/1624334
11. Kaloi, F. K., Isaboke, H. N., Onyari, C. N., & Njeru, L. K. (2020). Comparing productivity of rice under system of rice intensification and conventional flooding : A switching regression approach. African Journal of Agricultural Research, 16(10), 1355–1363.
12. Okeyo, S. O., Ndirangu, S. N., Isaboke, H. N., Njeru, L. K., & Omenda, J. A. (2020). Analysis of the determinants of farmer participation in sorghum farming among small-scale farmers in Siaya County, Kenya Samuel. Scientific African Journal, 10(November), e00559. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sciaf.2020.e00559
13. Karing’u, K. N., Isaboke, H. N., & Ndirangu, S. N. (2020). Transaction costs and participation in avocado export marketing in Murang’a County, Kenya. Journal of Agribusiness in Developing and Emerging Economies. https://doi.org/10.1108/JADEE-12-2019-0206
14. Musyoka, J. K., Isaboke, H. N., & Ndirangu, S. N. (2020). Farm-Level Value Addition among Small-scale Mango Farmers in Machakos County, Kenya. Journal of Agricultural Extension, 24(3), 85–97.
15. Okeyo, S. O., Ndirangu, S. N., Isaboke, H. N., & Njeru, L. K. (2020). Determinants of sorghum productivity among small-scale farmers in Siaya County , Kenya. African Journal of Agricultural Research Full, 16(5), 722–731
16. Mwangi, T. M., Ndirangu, S. N., & Isaboke, H. N. (2020). Technical efficiency in tomato production among smallholder farmers in Kirinyaga County, Kenya. African Journal of Agricultural Research, 16(5), 667–677.
17. Yegon, R., Isaboke, H. N., Mrema, G. C and Mtakwa, P. (2020). Economics of Planting Pits under Sorghum and Pigeon Pea in Semi-Arid Areas of Eastern Kenya. Agricultural Socio-economics Journal 1: 15-22
18. Isaboke, H. N., Qiao, Z., & Nyarindo, W. N. (2016). The Effect of Weather Index Based Micro-Insurance on Food Security Status of Smallholders. Agricultural and Resource Economics : International Scientific E-Journal, 2(3), 5–21.
19. Isaboke, H. N., Qiao, Z., Nyarindo, W. N., & Ke, W. (2016). Explaining the Perception of Smallholders towards Weather Index Micro-insurance alongside Risks and Coping Strategies. International Journal of Food and Agricultural Economics, 4(4), 59–77.
20. Isaboke, H. N., Mshenga, P., Mutai, B. K., & Saidi, M. (2012). Determinants of Adoption of Butternut Squash (Cucurbita moschata) Farming by Small-holders in Suba District, Kenya. Journal of Agriculture & Rural Development, 9, 82–97.
21. Isaboke H. N., Mshenga P & Saidi M. (2012). Effect of Butternut squash (Cucurbita moschata) on the incomes of the Small-holders in Suba District, Kenya. Asian Journal of Agricultural Science. 4(5): 319-324

PRESENTATION OF PAPERS AT ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL CONFERENCES

1. Isaboke, H. N., Mshenga, P., Mutai, B. K., & Saidi, M. (2012). Determinants of adoption of butternut squash (Cucurbita moschata) farming among small-holders in Suba district , Kenya. Third RUFORUM Biennial Meeting 24 - 28 September 2012, Entebbe, Uganda
2. Isaboke, H. N., Qiao, Z., Nyarindo, W. N., Ke, W. (2016) Factors explaining producer perception towards weather index micro insurance: Evidence from Kenya. Fifth RUFORUM Biennial Regional Conference 17 - 21 October 2016, Cape Town, South Africa

MEMBERSHIP TO PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

• International Food & Agribusiness Management Association (ID 50898525)

Dr. Florence K. Kirimi Publications

Publications in Journals:

• Kirimi, F. K., Onyari, C. N., Njeru, L. K., & Mogaka, H. R. (2022). Extension-market linkages on banana commercialisation among smallholder farmers in Meru Region, Kenya. Journal of Agricultural Extension, 26(1), 18-26
• Kirimi, F. K., & Njeru, L. K. THE ROLE OF INTERNAL SAVINGS AND LENDING COMMUNITIES (SILC) IN ENHANCINGHOUSEHOLD’S LIVELIHOODS IN IGEMBE NORTH SUB COUNTY, KENYA.
• Kirimi, F. K., Onyari, C. N., Njeru, L. K., & Mogaka, H. R. (2021). Effect of on-farm testing on adoption of banana production technologies among smallholder farmers in Meru region, Kenya. Journal of Agribusiness in Developing and Emerging Economies.
• Kirimi, F. K., Nyambane, C. O., Njeru, L. K., & Mogaka, H. R. (2021). Extension training for banana value addition among smallholder farmers in Meru and Tharaka-Nithi Counties, Kenya.
• Influence of selected factors on the performance of secondary school agriculture teachers in Imenti South District, Kenya. Published in the International Journal of Educational Research (IJER) Vol.1 No.6 in Australia. Available online www.ijern.com/journal.php

Dr. Lucy Njeru Publications

• Njeru L.K & Gichimu M, B. (2014). Influence of Access to Land and Finances on Kenyan Youth Participation in Agriculture; a Review. International Journal of Development and Economic Sustainability; 2(3): 1 – 8.
• Njeru, L. K & Mwangi, J. G (2013). Influence of Khat (Miraa) on Primary School Dropout among Boys in Meru County, Kenya; Journal of US- CHINA Public Administration: ISSN 1548-6591. August 2013, VOL. 10, No 8
• Njeru, L. K, Gichimu, M B, Lopokoiyit M.C & Mwangi J. G. (2015). Influence of Kenyan Youth’s Perception towards Agriculture and Necessary Interventions; a Review. Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology 5(1): 40-45.

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