Journal of
Development and Agricultural Economics

  • Abbreviation: J. Dev. Agric. Econ.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2006-9774
  • DOI: 10.5897/JDAE
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 552

Review

Review on small holders agriculture commercialization in Ethiopia: What are the driving factors to focused on?

Afework Hagos
  • Afework Hagos
  • Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research/Assosa Research Center, P. O. Box 265, Assosa, Ethiopia.
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Endrias Geta
  • Endrias Geta
  • School of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness, Haramaya University, P. O. Box 138, Dire Dawa, Ethiopia.
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  •  Received: 12 January 2016
  •  Accepted: 22 February 2016
  •  Published: 30 April 2016

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