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

Mechanization, fertilization and staking options for environmentally sound yam production

S. A. Ennin
  • S. A. Ennin
  • CSIR-Crops Research Institute, P. O. Box 3785, Kumasi, Ghana.
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R. N. Issaka
  • R. N. Issaka
  • CSIR-Soil Research Institute, Academy Post Office, Kwadaso, Kumasi Ghana.
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P. P. Acheampong
  • P. P. Acheampong
  • CSIR-Crops Research Institute, P. O. Box 3785, Kumasi, Ghana.
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M. Numafo
  • M. Numafo
  • CSIR-Crops Research Institute, P. O. Box 3785, Kumasi, Ghana.
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E. Owusu Danquah
  • E. Owusu Danquah
  • CSIR-Crops Research Institute, P. O. Box 3785, Kumasi, Ghana.
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  •  Received: 09 January 2014
  •  Accepted: 26 June 2014
  •  Published: 15 July 2014

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