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the land used for vegetable with adequate level of education, there would be enhanced productivity level of the
farmers. The differences in production of efficiency of farmers are a sign that there is ample opportunity for the
enterprise to improve upon their operations. The years of experience of farmer and their access to extension
service does not have a significant level. Therefore government policies should not embark fully on the
programmes that encourage years of experience and access to extension service. Government policies should
rather focus more on education of the farmers and also the age of the farmers as criteria through which
programmes and resources can be channeled to those who are engaged in vegetable or are willing to go into
vegetable farming.
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