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

Professional competence and extension service delivery in Thulamela Municipality, Limpopo Province, South Africa

Afful D. B.
  • Afful D. B.
  • Department of Agriculture and Animal Health, University of South Africa, P/Bag X06, Johannesburg 1710, South Africa.
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Mudzanani F. F
  • Mudzanani F. F
  • Department of Justice, Polokwane, 0699, Limpopo Province, South Africa.
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  •  Received: 10 November 2023
  •  Accepted: 21 December 2023
  •  Published: 31 January 2024

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