African Journal of
Agricultural Research

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Agric. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1991-637X
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJAR
  • Start Year: 2006
  • Published Articles: 6860

Full Length Research Paper

Technical Efficiency of Fadama II Grain Farmers in Taraba State, Nigeria

Ogbanje, E. C.
  • Ogbanje, E. C.
  • Department of Agribusiness University of Agriculture, P. M. B. 2373, Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria.
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Tsue, P. T.
  • Tsue, P. T.
  • Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Agriculture, P. M. B. 2373, Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria.
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Ogebe, F. O.
  • Ogebe, F. O.
  • Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Agriculture, P. M. B. 2373, Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 04 June 2013
  •  Accepted: 25 July 2014
  •  Published: 18 August 2014

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