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FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Impact of agricultural interventions on food and nutrition security in Ethiopia: Uncovering pathways linking agriculture to improved nutrition

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Article: 1724386 | Received 25 Jan 2020, Accepted 27 Jan 2020, Published online: 09 Feb 2020

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