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

Determinants of farmers’ adoption decisions for improved pearl millet variety in Sahel savanna zone of northern Nigeria

Okeke-Agulu, K. I.
  • Okeke-Agulu, K. I.
  • Department of Agricultural Extension and Management, Federal College of Forestry, P.M.B. 2019, Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria.
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Onogwu, G. O.
  • Onogwu, G. O.
  • Department of Agricultural Extension and Management, Federal College of Forestry, P.M.B. 2019, Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 30 October 2013
  •  Accepted: 14 April 2014
  •  Published: 01 October 2014

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