| dc.contributor.author | Muriuki, Kiboi Muriithi | |
| dc.contributor.author | Guyo, S. Huka | |
| dc.contributor.author | Ibuathu, Charles Njati | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2019-10-24T12:59:26Z | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2020-02-05T14:30:20Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2019-10-24T12:59:26Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2020-02-05T14:30:20Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2014 | |
| dc.identifier.citation | Muriithi, K. M., Huka, S. G., & Njati, C. I. (2014). Factors influencing growth of dairy farming business in amentia south district of mere county, Kenya. | en_US |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Guyo_Huka/publication/270543180_Factors_Influencing_Growth_of_Dairy_Farming_Business_in_Amentia_South_District_of_Mere_County_Kenya/links/583ffd8a08aeda69680e6e16/Factors-Influencing-Growth-of-Dairy-Farming-Business-in-Amentia-South-District-of-Mere-County-Kenya.pdf | |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://repository.must.ac.ke/handle/123456789/621 | |
| dc.description.abstract | National level production of livestock and livestock products in Kenya has increased over the years
even though many households involved in livestock production have continued to be poor and food insecure. It
is perceived that poor performance of dairy businesses is stemming from poor business growth caused by
certain business related factors. Consequently, a study was conducted to establish factors influencing business
growth of smallholder dairy farming enterprises in Imenti South District of Meru County, Kenya. The
objectives of the study were to establish the influence of farmer’s business management skills, and extension
support services on the growth of dairy farming business. The study also explored complementary relationships
between dairy farmers and horticultural crops growers in the study region. The research employed descriptive
survey design using questionnaires. The study had a target population of 5,993 farmers selling milk through
cooperative societies or milk marketing groups in Imenti South District. Sample sizes of 190 dairy farmers were
randomly selected using systematic proportionate random sampling technique. The study established that
business management skills influence growth of diary enterprises and that interaction with extension service
providers positively impacted on the earnings of the dairy farmers. Further it was established that the size of
the dairy businesses are not directly related to age of the enterprises implying stagnation of the older
enterprises as it is not consistent with growth model of business enterprises . Joint venture between dairy
farming and horticultural crop growing were also found to be beneficial to farmers in the study areas because
of its complementary nature through use of manures for horticulture | en_US |
| dc.language.iso | en | en_US |
| dc.publisher | IOSR Journal of Business and Management | en_US |
| dc.subject | Business management skills, Extension services, Business training, Business growth | en_US |
| dc.title | Factors Influencing Growth of Dairy Farming Business in Imenti South District of Meru County, Kenya | en_US |
| dc.type | Article | en_US |
