## 3 Results
### Willingness of Farmers to Adopt Recommended Drought Mitigation Strategies  
Figure 3 illustrates the proportion of farmers willing to adopt recommended drought mitigation strategies, categorized into \"Agree\", \"Not sure\", and \"Disagree\" options. The chi-square test results indicate that there is no statistically significant association between participants' responses and their perceived willingness to mitigate the effects of drought on cattle production systems. The chi-square value of 0.0724 and a \(p\)-value of 0.9653, which exceeds the significance level of 0.05, suggest a minimal deviation from the expected frequencies, assuming independence. Among the participants, a majority of farmers (71%) expressed their agreement to adopt the recommended drought mitigation strategies. This reflects a positive inclination among them to take proactive measures in safeguarding their livelihoods and addressing the risks posed by drought. Conversely, 23% of respondents were unsure about their willingness to adopt these strategies, potentially due to reservations or uncertainties regarding their effectiveness or feasibility. Addressing their concerns through education, information dissemination, and support is necessary to enhance their confidence in adopting the recommended measures. A smaller proportion, 6% of participants, disagreed with adopting the strategies, likely influenced by factors such as skepticism about their effectiveness or a preference for alternative approaches tailored to their specific circumstances. Overall, the high proportion of farmers (71%) displaying a willingness to adopt recommended drought mitigation strategies is an encouraging finding. It underscores their receptiveness and preparedness to implement measures that can help them cope with and mitigate the impacts of drought on cattle production systems. This emphasizes the importance of providing necessary resources, training, and support to facilitate the adoption of these strategies and enhance farmers' resilience in the face of drought challenges. Table 3 shows the results of a chi-square test to analyze the farmers' willingness to adopt drought mitigation strategies. The observed frequency for conservation agriculture is 38, which is lower than the expected frequency of 44.5. The residual value is \(-6.5\), indicating that fewer participants than expected reported using conservation agriculture as a drought mitigation strategy. The chi-square value is 2.77, and the corresponding \(p\)-value is 0.096, which suggests a borderline significant association between conservation agriculture and drought mitigation. The observed frequency for water harvesting is 28, slightly lower than the expected frequency of 31.5. The residual value is \(-3.5\), indicating a smaller number of participants than expected who reported using water harvesting as a drought mitigation strategy. The chi-square value is 0.89, and the \(p\)-value is 0.345, indicating no significant  
Figure 3: Proportion of farmers willing to adopt recommended drought mitigation strategies. association between water harvesting and drought mitigation. The observed frequency for drought-tolerant crops is 55, higher than the expected frequency of 47.5. The residual value is 7.5, suggesting that more participants than expected reported using drought-tolerant crops as a drought mitigation strategy. The chi-square value is 3.75, and the \(p\)-value is 0.053, indicating a borderline significant association between drought-tolerant crops and drought mitigation. The observed frequency for feed supplementation is 49, slightly lower than the expected frequency of 52.5. The residual value is \(-\)3.5, indicating a slightly lower number of participants than expected who reported using feed supplementation as a drought mitigation strategy. The chi-square value is 0.89, and the \(p\)-value is 0.345, suggesting no significant association between feed supplementation and drought mitigation. The observed frequency for financial planning and risk management is 25, lower than the expected frequency of 29.5.