Effect of Urbanization on Agricultural Production in Abia State
Subject Areas : Agricultural ExtensionOnwuchekwa Raphael Iheke 1 , Ukandu Ihuoma 2
1 - Department of Agricultural Economics, Michael Okpara University of agriculture, Umudike
PMB 7267, Umuahia, Abia State, Nigeria
2 - Department of Agricultural Economics, Michael Okpara University of agriculture, Umudike
PMB 7267, Umuahia, Abia State, Nigeria
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