African Journal of
Agricultural Research

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Agric. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1991-637X
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJAR
  • Start Year: 2006
  • Published Articles: 6934

Full Length Research Paper

The contribution of farmers’ organizations to smallholder farmers’ well-being: A case study of Kasulu district, Tanzania

Pelimina B. Msuta
  • Pelimina B. Msuta
  • Community Development Officer , Sumbawanga Municipality, Tanzania.
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Justin K. Urassa
  • Justin K. Urassa
  • Development Studies Institute, P. O. Box 3024, Morogoro, Tanzania.
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  •  Received: 21 October 2014
  •  Accepted: 20 May 2015
  •  Published: 04 June 2015

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