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: 552

Full Length Research Paper

Integration of post-harvest management in agricultural policy and strategies to minimise post harvest losses in Lesotho

Brian Muroyiwa
  • Brian Muroyiwa
  • Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, National University of Lesotho, Roma, Lesotho.
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Liako Shokopa
  • Liako Shokopa
  • Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, National University of Lesotho, Roma, Lesotho.
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Puselesto Likoetla
  • Puselesto Likoetla
  • Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, National University of Lesotho, Roma, Lesotho.
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Montoeli Rantlo
  • Montoeli Rantlo
  • Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, National University of Lesotho, Roma, Lesotho.
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  •  Received: 27 May 2019
  •  Accepted: 05 July 2019
  •  Published: 31 May 2020

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