
Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) is an important food and cash crop globally. In Ethiopia, groundnut is commonly produced for food, cash income, and animal feed. The national mean yield is 1.796 tons/ha, and the total area under groundnut production is 80,841.57 ha (CSA 2018). The eastern region of Ethiopia is popular for groundnut production. Farmers & stakeholders perceived production constraints and prioritized traits are key drivers for developing new groundnut cultivars.