Search
Search results for
We found
2 results for you
-
Occurrence and distribution of organochlorine pesticide residue levels in water, sediment and aquatic weeds in the Nyando River catchment, Lake Victoria, Kenya
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Aquatic Science • Authors: DA Abong’o --- College of Biological and Physical Sciences, School of Physical Science, Department of Chemistry, Kenya SO Wandiga --- College of Biological and Physical Sciences, School of Physical Science, Department of Chemistry, Kenya IO Jumba --- College of Biological and Physical Sciences, School of Physical Science, Department of Chemistry, KenyaSamples of water, sediments and aquatic weeds were collected from 26 sites in the Nyando River catchment of the Lake Victoria basin in 2005–2006. The objective was to investigate levels of organochlorine pesticides that have either been banned or are... -
Maize farmers’ perceptions of the use of agrochemicals and their impact on the environment: A case study of Iringa District Council, Tanzania
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development • Authors: Caphlene Japhet Peter --- University of Dar es Salaam, Mkwawa University College of Education, Department of Geography and Economics, Tanzania Sospeter Jibunge Charles --- University of Dar es Salaam, Mkwawa University College of Education, Department of Geography and Economics, Tanzania Michael Elias Mgalula --- University of Dar es Salaam, Mkwawa University College of Education, Department of Geography and Economics, TanzaniaThis study examines farmers’ perceptions of agrochemical use in maize production and their harmful environmental effects. A convergent parallel mixed design was used to collect quantitative data from 254 respondents via structured interviews and qualitative data through in-depth interviews and...