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Examining the Relationship between Farm Size and Technical Efficiency in Rwandan Maize Production

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  • Ngango, Jules & Seungjee, Hong, 2021. "Examining the Relationship between Farm Size and Technical Efficiency in Rwandan Maize Production," 2021 Conference, August 17-31, 2021, Virtual 314937, International Association of Agricultural Economists.
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    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.314937
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