African Journal of
Agricultural Research

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Agric. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1991-637X
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJAR
  • Start Year: 2006
  • Published Articles: 6894

Full Length Research Paper

Smallholders’ technical efficiency of teff production in Ethiopia

Mastewal Demil Kassa
  • Mastewal Demil Kassa
  • Department of Economics, Collage of Bsiness Policy Analysis, Debrebirhan University, Ethiopia.
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Wondaferahu Mulugeta Demissie
  • Wondaferahu Mulugeta Demissie
  • Department Economics, Collage of Bsiness and Economics, Jimma University, Ethiopia.
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Muhdin Muhammedhussen Batu
  • Muhdin Muhammedhussen Batu
  • Department Economics, Collage of Bsiness and Economics, Kotebe Metropolitan University, Ethiopia.
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  •  Received: 12 October 2017
  •  Accepted: 25 July 2019
  •  Published: 31 October 2019

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