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

On the Challenges Faced by Female Members of Agricultural Cooperatives in Southeast Nigeria

Chukwujekwu A. Obianefo
  • Chukwujekwu A. Obianefo
  • IFAD Assisted Value Chain Development Programme, Anambra State, Nigeria.
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Ogonna O. Osuafor
  • Ogonna O. Osuafor
  • Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria.
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John N. Ng’ombe
  • John N. Ng’ombe
  • Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, University of Zambia, Lusaka, Zambia
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  •  Received: 15 February 2021
  •  Accepted: 27 April 2021
  •  Published: 31 May 2021

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