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: 489

Full Length Research Paper

Socioeconomic and demographic predictors for adoption of new sugarcane varieties in Nandi County, Kenya

Joseph Kipkorir Cheruiyot
  • Joseph Kipkorir Cheruiyot
  • School of Agriculture and Biotechnology, University of Kabianga, Kenya.
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  •  Received: 14 December 2019
  •  Accepted: 08 April 2020
  •  Published: 30 June 2021

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