Journal of
Agricultural Extension and Rural Development

  • Abbreviation: J. Agric. Ext. Rural Dev
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-2170
  • DOI: 10.5897/JAERD
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 490

Full Length Research Paper

Analysis of agricultural extension experts’ competencies on pineapple production in Central Ghana

Enoch Teye Kwao Ametepey
  • Enoch Teye Kwao Ametepey
  • University of Arkansas, Arkansas, United States.
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Festus Annor-Frempong
  • Festus Annor-Frempong
  • University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana.
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Isaac Kwasi Asante
  • Isaac Kwasi Asante
  • University of Education, Winneba, Ghana.
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  •  Received: 20 August 2024
  •  Accepted: 15 January 2025
  •  Published: 31 January 2025

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