African Journal of
Agricultural Research

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Agric. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1991-637X
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJAR
  • Start Year: 2006
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Technical efficiency of fenugreek production in the semi arid region of Rajasthan, India: A stochastic frontier approach

S. Kumar
  • S. Kumar
  • Central Soil and Water Conservation Research and Training Institute Research Centre Bellary (KA)-583104, India.
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A. Raizada
  • A. Raizada
  • Central Soil and Water Conservation Research and Training Institute Research Centre Bellary (KA)-583104, India.
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H. Biswas
  • H. Biswas
  • Central Soil and Water Conservation Research and Training Institute Research Centre Bellary (KA)-583104, India.
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R. Kumar
  • R. Kumar
  • Central Soil and Water Conservation Research and Training Institute (UK)-248195, India.
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  •  Received: 12 December 2013
  •  Accepted: 10 October 2014
  •  Published: 10 November 2014

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