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

Farmers’ perceptions towards the implementation of agroecological practices for enhancing food availability in Singida Rural District

Sauda Mbwiga Kanjanja
  • Sauda Mbwiga Kanjanja
  • Institute of Continuing Education, Sokoine University of Agriculture, P. O. Box 3044 Morogoro, Tanzania.
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Devotha Baltazary Mosha
  • Devotha Baltazary Mosha
  • Institute of Continuing Education, Sokoine University of Agriculture, P. O. Box 3044 Morogoro, Tanzania.
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  •  Received: 13 June 2023
  •  Accepted: 11 September 2023
  •  Published: 30 November 2023

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