Table 2 Farmers’ soil management practices at different topographical categories on sampled agricultural fields of three districts, in Southern region, Ethiopia.

Fallowing (N = 789)

 Yes

3.5^NS

 No

Crop intensity (N = 674)

14.7^NS

 One

 Two

Rotation (N = 674)

 No

5.3^NS

4.7^NS

 Yes

Residue management (N = 789)

 Clear

2.9^NS

5.4^NS

 Retain

Inorganic fertilizer (N = 674)

 Yes

0.13^NS

1.3^NS

 No

Organic fertilizer (N = 674)

 Yes

10.0^NS

 No