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

An overview of agricultural extension in Botswana and needed reforms

Flora Modiane Tladi-Sekgwama
  • Flora Modiane Tladi-Sekgwama
  • Department of Adult Education, Faculty of Education, University of Botswana, Botswana.
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  •  Received: 12 October 2017
  •  Accepted: 28 May 2018
  •  Published: 31 March 2019

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