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: 555

Full Length Research Paper

Effects of marketing costs on gross margin: Evidence from guinea corn retailers in Wukari, Taraba State, Nigeria

G. O. Onogwu
  • G. O. Onogwu
  • Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, Federal University, Wukari, Taraba State, Nigeria.
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Osayi, Chinwe Prisca
  • Osayi, Chinwe Prisca
  • Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, Federal University, Wukari, Taraba State, Nigeria.
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K. I. Okeke-Agulu
  • K. I. Okeke-Agulu
  • Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, Federal University, Wukari, Taraba State, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 09 February 2018
  •  Accepted: 18 June 2018
  •  Published: 31 August 2018

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