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: 488

Full Length Research Paper

Technological gaps of agricultural extension: Mismatch between demand and supply in North Gondar Zone, Ethiopia

Genanew Agitew
  • Genanew Agitew
  • Department of Rural Development and Agricultural Extension, College of Agriculture and Rural Transformation, University of Gondar, Ethiopia.
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Sisay Yehuala
  • Sisay Yehuala
  • Department of Rural Development and Agricultural Extension, College of Agriculture and Rural Transformation, University of Gondar, Ethiopia.
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Asegid Demissie
  • Asegid Demissie
  • College of Business and Economics, University of Gondar, Ethiopia.
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Abebe Dagnew
  • Abebe Dagnew
  • Departments of Agricultural Economics, College of Agriculture and Rural Transformation, University of Gondar, Ethiopia.
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  •  Received: 27 March 2018
  •  Accepted: 30 April 2018
  •  Published: 31 August 2018

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