Journal of
Engineering and Technology Research

  • Abbreviation: J. Eng. Technol. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2006-9790
  • DOI: 10.5897/JETR
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 198

Full Length Research Paper

Agricultural tractor and machinery performance and serviceability in Delta State, Nigeria

Silas O. Nkakini
  • Silas O. Nkakini
  • Department of Agricultural and Environmental Engineering, Rivers State University, Port Harcourt, Nigeria.
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Francis O. Etenero
  • Francis O. Etenero
  • Department of Vocational Education, Delta State University, Abraka, Delta State, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 13 April 2019
  •  Accepted: 07 October 2019
  •  Published: 31 October 2019

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