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ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

Farmers’ understanding on pesticide safety labels in Wolaita Zone, Southern Ethiopia

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Article: 2275713 | Received 20 Mar 2023, Accepted 22 Oct 2023, Published online: 29 Oct 2023

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