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Research Papers

Productivity and cost analysis of semi-mechanised and mechanised systems on the Viphya forest plantations in Malawi

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Pages 195-200 | Received 24 Feb 2013, Accepted 20 Apr 2014, Published online: 07 Aug 2014

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