J. Omiti

Most-cited papers

1. Factors influencing the intensity of market participation by smallholder farmers: A case study of rural and peri-urban areas of Kenya

   J. Omiti, D. Otieno, T. Nyanamba, E. McCullough

   2009366 citations

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2. Technical efficiency in resource use: Evidence from smallholder Irish potato farmers in Nyandarua North District, Kenya.

   D. Nyagaka, G. Obare, J. Omiti, W. Nguyo

   2010126 citations

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3. Determinants of farmers

   J. Omiti, L. Mugunieri, P. Irungu

   2006122 citations

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4. Institutional Impediments To Access To Credit By Micro And Small Scale Enterprises In Kenya

   P. Kimuyu, J. Omiti

   2000114 citations

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5. Fertilizer use in semi-arid areas of Kenya: analysis of smallholder farmers' adoption behavior under liberalized markets

   H. Freeman, J. Omiti

   2003Nutrient Cycling in Agroecosystems111 citations Open access

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6. An Overview of the Poultry Sector and Status of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in Kenya —Background Paper.

   J. Omiti, S. Okuthe

   200864 citations

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7. Market participation by vegetable farmers in Kenya: a comparison of Rural and Peri-Urban areas.

   D. Otieno, J. Omiti, T. Nyanamba, E. McCullough

   200955 citations

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8. Decentralization and the Social Economics of Development: Lessons from Kenya

   C. Barrett, A. Mude, J. Omiti

   200746 citations

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9. Performance of Community-based Animal Health Workers in the Delivery of Livestock Health Services

   Godiah Lawrence Mugunieri, P. Irungu, J. Omiti

   2004Tropical Animal Health and Production45 citations

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10. Monitoring changes in land-use practices following agrarian de-collectivisation in Ethiopia

    J. Omiti, K. Parton, J. Sinden, S. Ehui

    199942 citations

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11. Decentralization and Access to Agricultural Extension Services in Kenya

    E. Nambiro, J. Omiti, G. L. Mugunieri

    200641 citations

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12. Determinants of farmers' preference for alternative animal health service providers in Kenya: a proportional hazard application

    P. Irungu, J. Omiti, L. Mugunieri

    200636 citations

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13. A qualitative analysis of success and failure factors of agricultural cooperatives in Central Kenya.

    J. Nyoro, Isaac K. Ngugi, C. Barrett, A. Mude +1 more

    200733 citations

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14. Strategies to Promote Market-Oriented Smallholder Agriculture in Developing Countries: A Case of Kenya

    J. Omiti, D. Otieno, E. McCullough, T. Nyanamba

    200831 citations

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15. Unlocking the Potential of High-Value Legumes in the Semi-Arid Regions: Analyses of the Pigeonpea Value Chains in Kenya.Report No.1 Institution, Markets, Policy and Impacts Research

    B. Shiferaw, J. Okello, G. Muricho, R. Jones +2 more

    200728 citations

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16. Will Small-Scale Dairy Producers in Kenya Disappear Due to Economies of Scale in Production?

    J. Omiti, F. Wanyoike, S. Staal, C. Delgado +1 more

    200620 citations

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17. Some Policy Implications of the Resurfacing of Rural Factor Markets Following Agrarian De-collectivization in Ethiopia

    J. Omiti, K. Parton, S. Ehui, J. Sinden

    200019 citations

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18. Understanding Knowledge, Attitude, Perceptions, and Practices for HPAI Risks and Management Options Among Kenyan Poultry Producers

    M. Tiongco, C. Narrod, R. Scott, Mimako Kobayashi +1 more

    201217 citations

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19. Decentralization, community-based organizations and access to agricultural extension services in Eastern Kenya.

    G. L. Mugunieri, J. Omiti, C. Barrett, A. Mude

    200717 citations

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20. Financial Integration and Economic Growth in the COMESA and SADC Regions

    Roseline Misati, C. Ighodaro, Maureen Were, J. Omiti

    201515 citations

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21. Using Social Protection Policies to Reduce Vulnerability and Promote Economic Growth in Kenya. A background paper.

    J. Omiti, Timothy Nyanamba

    200713 citations

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22. Animal Health Service Delivery Systems in Kenya s Marginal Areas under Market Liberalization: A Case for Community-Based Animal Health Workers

    L. Mugunieri, J. Omiti, P. Irungu

    200213 citations

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23. Institutional incompatibility and deregulation: explaining the dismal performance of Kenya's coffee cooperatives.

    A. Mude, C. Barrett, J. Omiti

    200712 citations

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24. Social Protection and Agricultural Development in Kenya

    P. Irungu, L. Ndirangu, J. Omiti

    200911 citations

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25. Exploration of food security situation in the Nile basin region

    J. Omiti, Hellen Ommeh-Natu, L. Ndirangu, N. Laibuni +1 more

    20119 citations

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26. Decentralization and the social economics of development: an overview of concepts and evidence from Kenya

    C. Barrett, A. Mude, J. Omiti

    20079 citations

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27. Kenyan cut-flower and foliage exports: A cross country analysis

    N. Laibuni, Nicholas Waiyaki, L. Ndirangu, J. Omiti

    20127 citations Open access

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28. Policy Brief No. 32. The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Farmers’ Organisations

    J. Thompson, A. Teshome, D. Hughes, E. Chirwa +1 more

    20097 citations

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29. The Influence of Social Capital on Natural Resource Management in Marginal Areas of Kenya

    S. Mwakubo, G. Obare, J. Omiti, Lutta Mohammed

    20067 citations

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30. Market Structure and Price: An empirical analysis of Irish potato markets in Kenya

    Nancy M. Laibuni, J. Omiti

    20146 citations

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31. The effects of farmer community group participation on rural livelihood in Kenya.

    D. Amudavi, C. Barrett, A. Mude, J. Omiti

    20076 citations

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32. Research challenges in agriculture and rural development in Kenya

    J. Omiti

    2012African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development5 citations Open access

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33. Policy Requirements to Accommodate Community-based Animal Health Workers in Kenya

    P. Irungu, L. Mugunieri, J. Omiti

    20035 citations

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34. Application of Chow test to improve analysis of farmer participation in markets in Kenya

    D. Otieno, J. Omiti, T. Nyanamba, E. McCullough

    20094 citations

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35. Policy Brief No. 31. Challenges and Opportunities for Strengthening Farmers Organisations in Africa: Lessons from Ethiopia, Kenyaand Malawi

    J. Thompson, A. Teshome, D. Hughes, E. Chirwa +1 more

    20093 citations

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36. Access to, and willingness to pay for, agricultural extension in Western Kenya.

    E. Nambiro, J. Omiti, C. Barrett, A. Mude

    20073 citations

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37. Social Capital and Soil Erosion Control in Agriculturally Marginal Areas of Kenya: The Case of Machakos and Taita-Taveta Districts

    Gideon A. Obare, Samuel M. Mwakubo, E. Ouma, Lutta Mohammed +1 more

    20043 citations

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38. Working Paper No. 5. Social Protection and Agricultural Development in Kenya.

    P. Irungu, L. Ndirangu, J. Omiti

    20092 citations

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39. Some Constraints and Opportunities in the Privatization of Animal Breeding Services in Kenya

    E. Mogoa, J. Omiti, C. Bwanga, V. Tsuma

    20072 citations

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40. An Economic Analysis of Marketed Milk Production in Kenya Over the 1957–1985 Period

    J. Omiti, M. Odhiambo, S. Mbogoh

    19932 citations

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41. BIOTECHNOLOGY CAN IMPROVE FOOD SECURITY IN AFRICA

    J. Omiti, R. Chacha, Mosoti Andama

    20021 citations Open access

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42. Empirical analysis of marketed milk production in Kenya: a case study of the official milk market

    J. Omiti

    19881 citations

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43. An assessment of livestock productivity in the Nile basin countries: a malmquist approach

    J. Omiti, L. Ndirangu, P. Irungu

    20110 citations

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44. On economic transfers through social networks in Kenya's smallholder sector.

    H. Hogset, C. Barrett, A. Mude, J. Omiti

    20070 citations

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45. Synthesis Report for Theme III: Growth and Social Protection June 2005-September 2007

    R. Sabates-Wheeler, A. Dorward, J. Omiti, S. Devereux +2 more

    20070 citations

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46. Micro-level estrategies to improve soil fertility in maize based semi-arid farming systems

    J. Omiti, H. Freeman

    19990 citations

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47. PASTORAL DEVELOPMENT IN KENYA

    J. Omiti, P. Irungu

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48. Accountability andEmpowerment for the Poor ThroughDecentralization and Participation : A Case for Agricultural Extension Service in Eastern Kenya

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