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

Assessment of grain storage structures, pests and their management practices in Lesotho

Pitso Victor Masupha
  • Pitso Victor Masupha
  • National University of Lesotho, P. O. Box Roma 180, Maseru, Lesotho.
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Mothusi Thai
  • Mothusi Thai
  • Department of Agricultural Research, Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security P. O. Box A29, Maseru, Lesotho.
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Mamoipone Magret Sebitia
  • Mamoipone Magret Sebitia
  • National University of Lesotho, P. O. Box Roma 180, Maseru, Lesotho.
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  •  Received: 15 January 2024
  •  Accepted: 16 April 2024
  •  Published: 31 July 2024

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