i) Poor rainfall distribution leading to some seeds not germinating
ii) seedlings act immediately by the pest e.g. soil born pest.
iii) Soil erosion occurs carrying away the seeds.
iv) Planting too early before rain leading to some seeds scorching by the sun.
v) The use of seeds with low viability .
vi) Use seeds infested by diseases or pests.
vii) Poor soil tilt – Large soils erode leading to low soil contents hence poor germination.
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