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RESEARCH, REVIEWS, PRACTICES, POLICY AND TECHNOLOGY

The Role of Animal Manure in Sustainable Soil Fertility Management in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Review

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Pages 113-136 | Received 05 Jun 2003, Accepted 14 Nov 2003, Published online: 08 Oct 2008

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