Accuracy of Extension Professionals’ and Farmers’ Perceptions regarding Privatization and Commercialization of Agricultural Extension Services

Subject Areas : Agricultural Extension

Ajieh Patrick Chuks ¹

1 - Department of Agricultural Economics & Extension, Faculty of Agriculture Delta State University, Asaba Campus, Asaba, Nigeria

Received: 2015-12-25 Accepted : 2015-12-25 Published : 2013-03-01

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