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Article History

Accepted: 22 May 2023

First Online: 20 June 2023

Declarations

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: We declare that there is no known conflict of interest in this research output.

: Ethical clearance was obtained from Research Ethical Review Committee (RERC) of Ambo University, Director of Research and Community Services, and permission and supporting letter from Amhara zone administration with facilitation of ORDA (Organization for Rehabilitation and Development in Amhara) working for Amhara before data collection. Verbal informed consent from each participant was obtained during data collection. The respondents were given the right to refuse to take part in the study as well as to withdraw at any time during the study. All participants, farmers and experts were assured of confidentiality.

: The authors obtained permission from all participants in the Lasta and Sekota districts and Ambo University to publish the work.