Vol. 2009 No. 1 (2009)

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Revisiting Remote Sensing Insights on Agricultural Productivity in Eastern Kenya: A 2009 Replication Study

Kerubo Macharia, Strathmore University Chewe Ndirangu, Moi University Carmel Gitonga, Technical University of Kenya Wanjira Wambugu, Strathmore University
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18894870
Published: August 17, 2009

Abstract

This study revisits previous research on remote sensing data to assess agricultural productivity growth in rural Eastern Kenya. Remote sensing data from the year was utilised. A linear regression model with robust standard errors was applied to estimate productivity growth. A significant proportion (p < 0.05) of the variance in agricultural yield was explained by technological advancements, indicating their substantial impact on crop yields. The replication confirms the original findings and emphasizes the importance of integrating technology into rural agricultural practices to enhance productivity. Further research should consider expanding the dataset to include more recent years to assess long-term trends in agricultural productivity. Agricultural Productivity, Remote Sensing, Technology Impact, Eastern Kenya Model estimation used $\hat{\theta}=argmin_{\theta}\sum_i\ell(y_i,f_\theta(x_i))+\lambda\lVert\theta\rVert_2^2$, with performance evaluated using out-of-sample error.

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Kerubo Macharia, Chewe Ndirangu, Carmel Gitonga, Wanjira Wambugu (2009). Revisiting Remote Sensing Insights on Agricultural Productivity in Eastern Kenya: A 2009 Replication Study. African Aerial Photography and Remote Sensing (Technology/Methodology), Vol. 2009 No. 1 (2009). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18894870

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KenyaRemote SensingAgricultural ProductivityLinear RegressionGeostatisticsGISSpatial Analysis

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