Journal of
Horticulture and Forestry

  • Abbreviation: J. Hortic. For.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2006-9782
  • DOI: 10.5897/JHF
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 317

Full Length Research Paper

Determinants of outlet choices by smallholder onion farmers in Fogera district Amhara Region, Northwestern Ethiopia

Taye Melese
  • Taye Melese
  • Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia.
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Degye Goshu
  • Degye Goshu
  • School of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness, Haramaya University, Ethiopia.
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Assefa Tilahun
  • Assefa Tilahun
  • School of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness, Haramaya University, Ethiopia.
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  •  Received: 03 October 2017
  •  Accepted: 08 November 2017
  •  Published: 31 March 2018

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