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

Bio-economic modelling of the influence of family planning, land consolidation and soil erosion on farm production and food security in Rwanda

J. C. Bidogeza*
  • J. C. Bidogeza*
  • AVRDC ? The World Vegetable Center, West and Central Africa, Yaounde ? Messa, 2008, Cameroon., Business Economics / Wageningen University, Netherlands.
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P. B. M. Berentsen
  • P. B. M. Berentsen
  • Business Economics / Wageningen University, Netherlands.
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J. De Graaff
  • J. De Graaff
  • Land Degradation and Development / Wageningen University, Netherlands.
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A. G. J. M. Oude Lansink
  • A. G. J. M. Oude Lansink
  • Business Economics / Wageningen University, Netherlands.
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  •  Received: 12 April 2015
  •  Accepted: 12 May 2015
  •  Published: 30 June 2015

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