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

Technical efficiency of rice farmers in Anambra State value chain development programme

Obianefo Chukwujekwu A.
  • Obianefo Chukwujekwu A.
  • Anambra State Value Chain Development Programme, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria.
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Nwigwe Cecilia A.
  • Nwigwe Cecilia A.
  • Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria.
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Meludu Theresa N.
  • Meludu Theresa N.
  • Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria.
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Anyasie Ikechukwu C.
  • Anyasie Ikechukwu C.
  • Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 06 January 2020
  •  Accepted: 06 April 2020
  •  Published: 31 May 2020

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