Table 1 Variables hypothesized to affect adaptation decisions by farmers’ in the study area
Variables | Description and measurement | Variable type |
|---|---|---|
AEZWD | Takes the value of 0, if agro-ecology is W/Dega, 1 otherwise | Dummy |
EDUC | Takes the value of 0 if cannot read and write and 1 otherwise | Dummy |
FAMSIZE | Number of people in the household, measured in number | Continuous |
SEX | Takes the value of 0 if male and 1 otherwise | Dummy |
AGE | Age of household head in years | Continuous |
FARMINC | Annual income in Birr from on farm activities | Continuous |
FARMSIZE | Number of farm sizes owned by a household in hectares | Continuous |
EXT-SERV | Takes the value of 0 if there is access and 1 otherwise | Dummy |
CREDIT | Takes the value of 0 if there is access and 1 otherwise | Dummy |
CLIMINFO | Takes the value of 0 if there is access and 1 otherwise | Dummy |
FARMEXP | Farming experience of the household head | Continues |
WATERAC | Takes the value of 0 if there is access and 1 otherwise | Continues |
FAR-FARM | Takes the value of 0 if there is access and 1 otherwise | Continues |
PERC-TE | Takes the value of 0 if there is access and 1 otherwise | Continues |