African Journal of
Agricultural Research

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Agric. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1991-637X
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJAR
  • Start Year: 2006
  • Published Articles: 6863

Full Length Research Paper

Educational and communication strategies used by extension workers in Onitsha Agricultural Zone of Anambra State, Nigeria

Onwubuya E. A.
  • Onwubuya E. A.
  • Department of Agricultural Extension, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria.
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Nenna M. G.
  • Nenna M. G.
  • Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, Anambra State University, Igbariam Campus, Anambra State, Nigeria.
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Ugbaja M. O.
  • Ugbaja M. O.
  • Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, Anambra State University, Igbariam Campus, Anambra State, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 19 January 2009
  •  Accepted: 11 March 2015
  •  Published: 19 March 2015

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