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: 560

Full Length Research Paper

Analysis of the predictors of the post-harvest losses among smallholder maize farmers: A case study of eight districts from Uganda

Muwereza Nelson
  • Muwereza Nelson
  • Agricultural Business initiative (aBi). UMOJA House, 2nd Floor. Plot 20, Nakasero Road. P. O. Box 29851 Kampala, Uganda.
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  •  Received: 30 September 2024
  •  Accepted: 10 December 2024
  •  Published: 31 January 2025

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