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Relational Contracts and Smallholder Farmers’ Entry, Stay and Exit, in Kenyan Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Export Value Chain

Pages 782-797 | Received 30 Apr 2018, Accepted 06 May 2019, Published online: 28 May 2019

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