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

Competitiveness of cocoa-based farming household in Nigeria

Amao Oyetoun Dunmola
  • Amao Oyetoun Dunmola
  • Department of Agricultural Technology, the Polytechnic Ibadan, Saki Campus, Oyo State, Nigeria.
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Oni Omobowale
  • Oni Omobowale
  • Department of Agricultural Technology, the Polytechnic Ibadan, Saki Campus, Oyo State, Nigeria.
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Adeoye Iyabo
  • Adeoye Iyabo
  • Department of Agricultural Technology, the Polytechnic Ibadan, Saki Campus, Oyo State, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 28 March 2014
  •  Accepted: 20 August 2014
  •  Published: 28 February 2015

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