African Journal of
Agricultural Research

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Agric. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1991-637X
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJAR
  • Start Year: 2006
  • Published Articles: 6865

Full Length Research Paper

Extension training for banana value addition among smallholder farmers in Meru and Tharaka-Nithi counties, Kenya

Florence K. Kirimi1*, Charles O. Nyambane2, Lucy K. Njeru3 and Hezron R. Mogaka1
1Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, University of Embu, Embu, Kenya. 2Department of Land and Water Management, University of Embu, Embu, Kenya. 3Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya.
Email: [email protected]

  •  Received: 26 January 2021
  •  Accepted: 06 April 2021
  •  Published: 30 April 2021

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