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

Review

Turning challenges into opportunity: Potential for adoption of e-extension in Lesotho

Mojaki R. A.
  • Mojaki R. A.
  • Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, National University of Lesotho, Roma, Lesotho.
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Keregero K. J. B.
  • Keregero K. J. B.
  • Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, National University of Lesotho, Roma, Lesotho.
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  •  Received: 19 February 2019
  •  Accepted: 24 April 2019
  •  Published: 30 November 2019

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