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Participatory decision support for agricultural management. A case study from Sri Lanka

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  • Cain, J. D.
  • Jinapala, K.
  • Makin, I. W.
  • Somaratna, P. G.
  • Ariyaratna, B. R.
  • Perera, L. R.

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  • Cain, J. D. & Jinapala, K. & Makin, I. W. & Somaratna, P. G. & Ariyaratna, B. R. & Perera, L. R., 2003. "Participatory decision support for agricultural management. A case study from Sri Lanka," Agricultural Systems, Elsevier, vol. 76(2), pages 457-482, May.
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