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

Analysis of the profitability and marketing distribution channels of sweet potato business in Sierra Leone

O. Nabay
  • O. Nabay
  • Sierra Leone Agricultural Research Institute (SLARI), Sierra Leone.
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M. Koroma
  • M. Koroma
  • Sierra Leone Agricultural Research Institute (SLARI), Sierra Leone.
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A. J. Johnson
  • A. J. Johnson
  • Agricultural Extensions and Rural Sociology, School of Agriculture, Njala University (NU), Njala, Sierra Leone.
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F. S. Kassoh
  • F. S. Kassoh
  • Sierra Leone Agricultural Research Institute (SLARI), Sierra Leone.
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  •  Received: 23 December 2019
  •  Accepted: 14 April 2020
  •  Published: 31 May 2020

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