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Table 5 Major factors mentioned by respondents as hindering crop production in the study area

From: Challenges and contributions of crop production in agro-pastoral systems of Borana Plateau, Ethiopia

Factors

Frequency

Percentage

Lack of rainfall

54

90

Presence of agricultural pests

41

68

Lack of agricultural inputs

49

82

Lack of capital

3

5

Lack of market accessibility and information

34

57

Land competition

41

68

Increment of population density

29

48

Lack of sufficient training

2

3