Research Journal of Applied Sciences

Year: 2018
Volume: 13
Issue: 1
Page No. 5 - 9

Agricultural Extension Services and Food Production Among Esan Rural Women Farmers in Edo State, Nigeria

Authors : M.I. Ozoya, P.A. Edewor, T.C. Iruonagbe and I.A. Chiazor

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