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: 559

Full Length Research Paper

Determinants of technical efficiency in smallholder soybean production in Bomet District, Kenya

Patrick K. Yegon
  • Patrick K. Yegon
  • Kenya Agricultural Research Institute, Njoro Centre, Kenya.
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Lawrence K. Kibet*
  • Lawrence K. Kibet*
  • Department of Economics, Egerton University, Kenya.
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Job K. Lagat
  • Job K. Lagat
  • Department of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Management, Egerton University, Kenya
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  •  Received: 20 October 2012
  •  Accepted: 16 April 2015
  •  Published: 31 May 2015

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