Analysis of Technology Attributes Influencing Non - Adoption of Apiary Production Technologies: The Case IFAD Bee Farmers in Cross River State, Nigeria
Subject Areas : Agricultural Extension
1 - Department of Rural Sociology and Extension, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike, Abia State, Nigeria
2 - Department of Rural Sociology and Extension, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike, Abia State, Nigeria
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