What is the primary reason that cash-crop farming remains a dominant agricultural practice in many Central American countries today?

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Global market demand for these cropsAbsence of advanced farming technologiesLimited availability of water and natural resourcesMajority of farmland owned by small-scale farmers

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The main factor driving the prevalence of cash-crop agriculture in Central America is the strong demand from international markets for these products. Other factors like technology, resource availability, or land ownership patterns are less influential in this context.

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What is the primary reason that cash-crop farming remains a dominant agricultural practice in many Central American countries today?

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