African Journal of
Agricultural Research

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Agric. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1991-637X
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJAR
  • Start Year: 2006
  • Published Articles: 6900

Full Length Research Paper

Perception and uptake of aquaculture technologies in Kogi state, central Nigeria: imperative for Improved Management practices for sustainable aquaculture development

Unekwu Onuche
  • Unekwu Onuche
  • Faculty of Agriculture, University of Africa, Toru Orua, Bayelsa, Nigeria.
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Mojisola Abosede Oladipo
  • Mojisola Abosede Oladipo
  • Faculty of Agriculture, University of Africa, Toru Orua, Bayelsa, Nigeria.
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Tina Enize
  • Tina Enize
  • Faculty of Agriculture, University of Africa, Toru Orua, Bayelsa, Nigeria.
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Ogala Daikwo
  • Ogala Daikwo
  • Faculty of Agriculture, University of Africa, Toru Orua, Bayelsa, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 28 October 2019
  •  Accepted: 03 February 2020
  •  Published: 30 June 2020

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