## 4 Discussion
### Barriers and Facilitators That Influence Farmers' Willingness to Tackle Drought-Related Issues  
Identifying the barriers and facilitators that influence farmers' willingness to tackle drought-related issues is indeed crucial for understanding the factors hindering or supporting their efforts to address drought in their cattle production systems. By integrating and analyzing previous research findings, we can strengthen the discussion and provide a broader context for the study. One of the major barriers identified in the study was the limited access to resources, including financial resources, technology, and infrastructure. This finding aligns with previous research highlighting the role of resource constraints in hindering farmers' ability to implement drought mitigation measures [22; 28]. The high costs associated with implementing these measures act as a significant barrier, preventing farmers from taking proactive actions to address drought-related challenges. Another barrier identified in the study was the lack of knowledge and awareness about drought management strategies and practices. This lack of knowledge hinders farmers' ability to develop and implement effective drought adaptation plans, as they may be unfamiliar with modern technologies and techniques that could help them cope with drought. This finding is consistent with previous research emphasizing the importance of knowledge and information in facilitating farmers' willingness to address drought-related issues [11; 45]. Farmers also highlighted the lack of institutional support and policies specifically addressing drought-related issues. This absence of supportive policies and programs made it challenging for farmers to overcome the barriers they faced in tackling drought-related challenges. Previous studies have similarly emphasized the significance of institutional support and policies in facilitating farmers' adaptation to drought [18; 39]. Additionally, the study found that some farmers exhibited a risk-averse attitude towards adopting new practices and technologies which acted as a barrier to their willingness to tackle drought-related issues. This risk aversion is consistent with previous research highlighting the role of risk perception in farmers' decision-making regarding adaptation [4; 20]. On the other hand, the study also revealed several facilitators that influence farmers' willingness to tackle drought-related issues. Farmer-to-farmer knowledge sharing was identified as a crucial facilitator, as positive experiences and success stories shared by peers encouraged adoption and implementation of drought management strategies. This finding aligns with previous research emphasizing the role of social networks and knowledge sharing in promoting farmers' willingness to address climate-related challenges [10; 26]. Access to relevant and accurate information about drought management strategies and practices was another facilitator identified in the study. This access to information through agricultural extension services, workshops, training programs, and awareness campaigns helped farmers understand the benefits and feasibility of adopting drought mitigation measures. This finding is in line with previous research highlighting the importance of information provision in promoting farmers' willingness to address climate-related issues [11; 19]. The availability of financial and technical support was identified as a significant facilitator. Farmers emphasized the importance of financial assistance, grants, and subsidies to overcome the financial barriers to implementing drought adaptation measures. Technical support in training, capacity building, and access to modern technologies and infrastructure also facilitated farmers' willingness to tackle drought-related issues. These findings align with previous studies emphasizing the role of financial and technical support in promoting farmers' adaptation to climate change [1; 12].