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

Prioritization and cost and returns analyses of selected non-timber forest products in Yobe State, Nigeria

Tee N. Terver
  • Tee N. Terver
  • Department of Social and Environmental Forestry, University of Agriculture Makurdi, P. M. B. 2373, Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria.
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Orsar J. Tyonzughul
  • Orsar J. Tyonzughul
  • Department of Wildlife and Range Management, Federal University of Agriculture Makurdi, P. M. B. 2373 Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria.
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Bugh J. Aondoaseer
  • Bugh J. Aondoaseer
  • Department of Forestry Technology,Yobe State College of Agriculture, Gujba, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 09 March 2014
  •  Accepted: 19 August 2014
  •  Published: 01 December 2014

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