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

Practices of farmers in processing and marketing of crayfish in Akwa-Ibom State, Nigeria

Iwuchukwu Juliana Chinasa
  • Iwuchukwu Juliana Chinasa
  • Department of Agricultural Extension, University of Nigeria, Nsukka Enugu State, Nigeria.
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Eke John Nnanna
  • Eke John Nnanna
  • Department of Agricultural Extension, University of Nigeria, Nsukka Enugu State, Nigeria.
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Udoye Charles Ekene
  • Udoye Charles Ekene
  • Department of Agricultural Extension, University of Nigeria, Nsukka Enugu State, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 13 June 2017
  •  Accepted: 10 July 2017
  •  Published: 02 November 2017

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