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Motivating farmers' market-oriented production

Smallholder Horticulture Empowerment and Promotion approach in Kenya












Mwangi, M., Shuto, K., Mwangi, P., Mburu, M. and Mburugu, S. 2021. Motivating farmers' market-oriented production – Smallholder Horticulture Empowerment and Promotion approach in KenyaFAO Investment Centre Country Investment Highlights No. 6. Rome, FAO and IFPRI. 




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