Biofuels could offer unprecedented opportunities to support agricultural industries and provide rural employment in developing countries (Tewari 2007). Among them, Jatropha curcas has recently created a great deal of attention in Kenya and elsewhere. Still, there are increasing questions over the economic feasibility of Jatropha plantations for smallholder farmers, due to the lack of agronomic knowledge as well as under-development of reliable output markets. This study assessed many of the gaps in our knowledge and helped to guide future research activities
Publication year
2022
Authors
Iiyama M; Zante P; Munster C; Newman D; Oncheiku J; Nyabenge M; Moraa V; Albergel J; Jamnadass, R.
Language
English
Keywords
bioenergy, economics, jatropha curcas
Geographic
Kenya
