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

Influence of plant health clinic training services on potato production: Evidence from smallholder farmers in molo sub-county, Kenya

Beatrice Chepkoech
  • Beatrice Chepkoech
  • Department of Agricultural Education and Extension, Egerton University, P. O. Box 536-20115, Kenya.
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Stephen W. Maina
  • Stephen W. Maina
  • Department of Agricultural Education and Extension, Egerton University, P.O Box 536-20115, Kenya.
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Joel K. Ng’eno
  • Joel K. Ng’eno
  • Department of Curriculum, Instruction and Educational Management, Egerton University, P.O Box 536 -20115, Kenya.
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Atsiaya Obwina Godfrey
  • Atsiaya Obwina Godfrey
  • Department of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Management Egerton University, P. O. Box 536 -20115, Kenya.
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  •  Received: 20 October 2022
  •  Accepted: 24 November 2022
  •  Published: 31 January 2023

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