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

Women in palm oil processing in South-East Nigeriachallenges and prospects in a dwindling economy

E. C. Nwankwo
  • E. C. Nwankwo
  • Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, Anambra State University, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 25 May 2016
  •  Accepted: 22 September 2016
  •  Published: 30 November 2016

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