Extension mechanisms to support sustainable agriculture in Iran context

American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Science

Volumn 3, Issue 4, 2008, Pages 647-655

  Allahyari, Mohammad Sadegh ^a  

^a ISLAMIC AZAD UNIVERSITY   (Iran)

Author keywords

Dimensions of sustainable agriculture; Extension mechanisms; Supportive policies; Sustainable agriculture extension

Indexed keywords

EID: 55049092749     PISSN: 15574989     EISSN: 15574997     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.3844/ajabssp.2008.647.655     Document Type: Article

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