Utilization of Agricultural Extension Services Among Farmers in South Eastern, Nigeria

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Chibuzo Uzoma IZUOGU
Joy Obiageri OPARAOJIAKU
Loveday Chukwudi NJOKU
David Amah OKORIE

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IZUOGU, C. U. ., OPARAOJIAKU, J. O. ., NJOKU, L. C. ., & OKORIE, D. A. . (2024). Utilization of Agricultural Extension Services Among Farmers in South Eastern, Nigeria. Journal of Agriculture, Food, Environment and Animal Sciences, 5(2), 299-309. Retrieved from https://jafeas.com/index.php/j1/article/view/212
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