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Assessment of Farmers’ Adoption of Released Drought-Tolerant Maize Varieties in Northern Nigeria

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Language: English
Page range: 23 - 30
Submitted on: May 1, 2025
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Accepted on: Oct 1, 2025
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Published on: Nov 4, 2025
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: Volume open

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