Journal of
Agricultural Extension and Rural Development

  • Abbreviation: J. Agric. Ext. Rural Dev
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-2170
  • DOI: 10.5897/JAERD
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 489

Full Length Research Paper

Performance evaluation of three selected dryland maize cultivars under different agronomic practices in the Amahlathi Local Municipality, Amathole district, Eastern Cape: A synergetic approach

Azile Dumani
  • Azile Dumani
  • Department of Rural Development and Agrarian Reform, Döhne Agricultural Development Institute, Stutterheim, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
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Simphiwe Mhlontlo
  • Simphiwe Mhlontlo
  • Department of Rural Development and Agrarian Reform, Döhne Agricultural Development Institute, Stutterheim, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
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Sibongiseni Silwana
  • Sibongiseni Silwana
  • Department of Rural Development and Agrarian Reform, Döhne Agricultural Development Institute, Stutterheim, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
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Tembakazi T. Silwana
  • Tembakazi T. Silwana
  • Department of Rural Development and Agrarian Reform, Döhne Agricultural Development Institute, Stutterheim, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
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Awonke Sonandi
  • Awonke Sonandi
  • Department of Rural Development and Agrarian Reform, Döhne Agricultural Development Institute, Stutterheim, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
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  •  Received: 10 April 2024
  •  Accepted: 15 May 2024
  •  Published: 30 June 2024

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