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Performance assessment of agroecology In Zimbabwe
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/163494
Publication year
2024
Authors
Falconnier, Gatien N
Sibanda, Telma
Choruma, Dennis J.
Chimonyo, Vimbayi G.P
Full Citation
Falconnier, G.N.; Sibanda, T.; Choruma, D.J.; Chimonyo, V.G. (2024) Performance assessment of agroecology In Zimbabwe. Agroecology Initiative Technical Report. 25 p…
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