African Journal of
Agricultural Research

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Agric. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1991-637X
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJAR
  • Start Year: 2006
  • Published Articles: 6863

Full Length Research Paper

Perceived impacts of climate change among rural farmers in Imo State, Nigeria

Ozor, N
  • Ozor, N
  • African Technology Policy Studies Network (ATPS), 3rd Floor, The Chancery, Valley Road, P. O. Box 10081-00100; Nairobi, Kenya.
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Umunakwe, P. C.
  • Umunakwe, P. C.
  • Department of Agricultural Extension, Federal University of Technology, P. M. B. 1526, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria.
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Ani, A. O.
  • Ani, A. O.
  • Department of Agricultural Extension, Federal University of Technology, P. M. B. 1526, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria.
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Nnadi, F. N.
  • Nnadi, F. N.
  • Department of Agricultural Extension, Federal University of Technology, P. M. B. 1526, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 16 February 2015
  •  Accepted: 01 April 2015
  •  Published: 02 April 2015

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