Analyzing Farm Operations Cooperation Groups in Central Agricultural Zone of Delta State Nigeria
Subject Areas : Agricultural Extension
1 - Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, Delta State University, Asaba Campus,
PMB 95074, Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria
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