Type of soil of an area
Size of the farm
Climate of the area
Topography of the area
Shape of the farm
Availability of amenities — water, electricity tractor hire services, banking, services,transportand communication etc.
Availability of capital
Labour supply
Farmers preferences and taste (whims)
Availability of market for the produce
Security of the enterprise
Government policies
Social — cultural factors and religious belief
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