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: 549

Full Length Research Paper

Analysis of institutional credit accessibility among small-holder poultry farmers in Rivers State, Nigeria

Zelda Anne Elum
  • Zelda Anne Elum
  • Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt, Nigeria.
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Ugochi Obiajunwa
  • Ugochi Obiajunwa
  • Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 17 January 2022
  •  Accepted: 31 March 2022
  •  Published: 30 April 2022

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