Research, Policy and Practice
Table 6 Benefits of crop production mentioned by respondents(n = 60)
From: Challenges and contributions of crop production in agro-pastoral systems of Borana Plateau, Ethiopia
Benefits | Frequency | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Increase food availability for household consumption | 53 | 88 |
Diversify income level of the household | 56 | 93 |
Create social reciprocity networks | 12 | 20 |
Increase seed availability for planting | 41 | 68 |
Grain storage for food security | 49 | 82 |
Create grain loans opportunity | 4 | 6.7 |
Crop residue used as an alternative feed sources | 49 | 81.7 |
Increase livestock production and productivity | 35 | 58 |