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Effects of Drought and Animal Diseases on Smallholder Farmers' Participation in the South African Livestock Market

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  • Nsakilwa, Musowe
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  • Nsakilwa, Musowe & Kalaba, Mmatlou, 2021. "Effects of Drought and Animal Diseases on Smallholder Farmers' Participation in the South African Livestock Market," 2021 Conference, August 17-31, 2021, Virtual 315283, International Association of Agricultural Economists.
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    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.315283
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