| Value | Category |
|---|---|
| 1 | Pests and diseases |
| 2 | High cost of seeds |
| 3 | High cost of fertilizers |
| 4 | High cost of gasoline/fuel |
| 5 | High cost of chemicals/insecticides/pesticides |
| 6 | High cost of electricity |
| 7 | High cost of labor |
| 8 | Bad weather / Natural calamities |
| 9 | Lack of capital |
| 10 | Poor road condition |
| 11 | Inadequate transport facilities |
| 12 | Lack of water / Problems on irrigation system |
| 13 | Poor soil condition |
| 14 | Low quality of seeds |
| 15 | Unavailability of seeds |
| 16 | Others |