Variables

Frequency (N)

Percent (%)

Total

Yes

No

Yes

No

N

%

Application of soil inputs on farmland

69

1

98.6

1.4

70

100

Animal manure and household wastes

70

0

100

0

70

100

Inorganic fertilizer

31

39

44.3

55.7

70

100

Crop residues and/ or tree leaves

28

42

40.0

60

70

100

Decline of Crop production

60

10

85.7

14.3

70

100

Perception on soil fertility Decline on farm

60

10

85.7

14.3

70

100

Perceived reasons for soil fertility decline

Shortage of manure, soil erosion, deforestation, lack of crop rotation

60

10

85.7

14.3

70

100

Continuous cultivation

55

15

78.6

21.4

70

100

Drying of farm fields

49

21

70

30

70

100

Increasing price of inorganic fertilizer

37

33

52.9

47.1

70

100

Indicators of soil fertility decline on farmland

Stunted growth of crops

57

13

81.4

18.6

70

100

Yield Decline

56

14

80

20

70

100

Color change on leaves

33

37

47.1

52.9

70

100

Inferior grain quality

31

39

44.3

55.7

70

100