African Journal of
Agricultural Research

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Agric. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1991-637X
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJAR
  • Start Year: 2006
  • Published Articles: 6934

Full Length Research Paper

Gender differences and challenges in cassava production and processing in Abia State, Nigeria

Ezeibe, Adaku Bridget
  • Ezeibe, Adaku Bridget
  • Centre for Entrepreneurship and Development Research University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria.
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Edafiogho, Dennis Oghenekevwe
  • Edafiogho, Dennis Oghenekevwe
  • Vocational Teachers Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria.
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Okonkwo, Ngozi Alice
  • Okonkwo, Ngozi Alice
  • Department of Agricultural Economics, Management and Extension, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Nigeria.
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Okide, Charity Chinelo
  • Okide, Charity Chinelo
  • Department of Adult Education and Extramural Studies, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 02 April 2014
  •  Accepted: 19 May 2015
  •  Published: 28 May 2015

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