Farmers’ Knowledge and Perception regarding Privatization and Commercialization of Agricultural Extension Services in Delta State, Nigeria
Subject Areas : Agricultural Extension
1 - Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, Delta State University, Asaba Campus, Asaba, Nigeria
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