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: 556

Full Length Research Paper

Comparative economic analysis of tomato (Lycopersicon esculenta) under irrigation and rainfed systems in selected local government areas of Kogi and Benue States, Nigeria

Josephine Bosede Ayoola
  • Josephine Bosede Ayoola
  • Institute of Food Security, University of Agriculture, Makurdi, P. M. B. 2373, Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 31 March 2014
  •  Accepted: 19 August 2014
  •  Published: 01 November 2014

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