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Figure 7. Constraint maps of Abaya (upper) and Gelana (lower) Districts with road buffer zones

sizes underscore key factors shaping coffee production emphasized climate characteristics (temperature and
sustainability, highlighting the need for targeted support rainfall), 97.5% of respondents highlighted soil fertility,
to boost financial resilience and productivity. 65 and 98.59% of respondents recognized the importance
of accessibility to roads, markets, and water sources.
3.1.10. Statistical correlations between land suitability Landscape and topography were noted by 93.8% of
and determinant factors respondents, while 92.68% of respondents considered
In the Abaya and Gelana Districts, respondents land use and cover. Market demand was mentioned by
identified key factors for selecting land suitable for 66.67% of respondents, and 92.86% of respondents
coffee production (Table 12): 99.07% of respondents acknowledged the role of new coffee varieties.

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