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

Exploring the need and suitability of “The green revolution” in South Africa

Tshuma M. C.
  • Tshuma M. C.
  • Rural Appropriate Technology Unit (RATU), Thornhill Road, P. O. Box 225, Mthatha, 5100, South Africa
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  •  Received: 15 March 2015
  •  Accepted: 19 May 2015
  •  Published: 23 June 2015

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