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

Determinants of microfinance loan utilization by smallholder farmers: The case of Omo Microfinance in Lemo District of Hadiya Zone, Southern Ethiopia

Amanuel Ayele
  • Amanuel Ayele
  • School of Agriculture, Wachemo University, Ethiopia.
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Degye Goshu
  • Degye Goshu
  • School of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness, Haramaya University, Ethiopia.
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  •  Received: 15 February 2016
  •  Accepted: 15 April 2016
  •  Published: 31 July 2018

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