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

Interactions pathways for information exchange among avocado value chain stakeholders

Simon C. Kipchumba Rop
  • Simon C. Kipchumba Rop
  • University of Kabianga, School of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, P.O. Box 2030-20200, Kericho, Kenya.
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Agnes Oywaya Nkurumwa
  • Agnes Oywaya Nkurumwa
  • Department of Agricultural Education and Extension, Faculty of Education and Community Studies, Egerton University, P.O. Box 536-20115, Egerton, Njoro, Kenya.
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Shadrack Kinyua Inoti
  • Shadrack Kinyua Inoti
  • Department of Natural Resources, Faculty of Environment and Resources Development, Egerton University, P.O. Box 536-20115, Egerton, Njoro, Kenya.
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  •  Received: 02 September 2022
  •  Accepted: 07 November 2022
  •  Published: 28 February 2023

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