The economic consequences of Striga hermonthica in maize production in Western Kenya
Kenya is a country of 35 million people and is situated in Eastern Africa. 70% of the population works within the agricultural sector and for many of them food insecurity is a major problem. Maize and beans are today the staple food for many households. Good farming conditions enable two harvests...
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| Language: | Inglés Swedish |
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SLU/Dept. of Economics
2011
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