Journal of
Development and Agricultural Economics

  • Abbreviation: J. Dev. Agric. Econ.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2006-9774
  • DOI: 10.5897/JDAE
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 555

Full Length Research Paper

Characterising agricultural holdings in Uganda: Inputs to improving policy formulation

Roberto Ariel Telleria Juarez
  • Roberto Ariel Telleria Juarez
  • International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), 50x2030 Initiative – Data Use Component, Italy.
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Maxmillian Tusiime
  • Maxmillian Tusiime
  • Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF), Uganda.
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  •  Received: 27 October 2022
  •  Accepted: 27 February 2023
  •  Published: 31 March 2023

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