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Biotechnology and farm size in Kenya

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  • Mureithi, Leopold P.
  • Makau, B. F.

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Examines the extent to which food supply, incomes, employment and exports have been boosted through the use of biotechnology applications on small farms.

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  • Mureithi, Leopold P. & Makau, B. F., 1989. "Biotechnology and farm size in Kenya," ILO Working Papers 992655353402676, International Labour Organization.
    • Handle: RePEc:ilo:ilowps:992655353402676
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