Table 4 Distribution of farmers’ perception on structural SWC measures (5-point Likert-scale)
Perception statement | 5-point Likert Scalea | Chi square | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SA | A | NO | D | SD | ||
1. Traditional structural SWC measures are more flexible | 87.5 | 11.7 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6.89 |
2. Improved soil bund increases soil fertility status | 30.0 | 40.9 | 5.0 | 22.5 | 1.6 | 72.05b |
3. Improved stone bund needs more use of inputs | 39.1 | 54.2 | 1.7 | 5.0 | 0.0 | 16.91c |
4. Improved check dam requires continuous maintenance | 29.2 | 61.7 | 2.5 | 4.1 | 2.5 | 10.50 |
5. Improved soil bunds are possible to practice on small farm plots | 1.6 | 9.1 | 2.5 | 24.2 | 62.6 | 17.50 |