Adaptation strategies

Percentage of respondents agreed “yes”

Chi-square (χ2)

Lowland (n = 104)

Midland (n = 103)

Highland (n = 148)

Total (N = 355)

Crop diversification

93

98

98

97

277.513a

Use of improved seeds

96

99

94

96

273.800a

Use of improved livestock

46

56

73

59

5.513a

Migrating to other area during shocks

69

57

46

57

110.450a

Use of irrigation

25

15

22

21

110.450a

Use of compost to boost crop production

94

89

77

86

227.813a

Use of fertilizer to boost crop production

39

98

97

79

108.113a

Tree planting

80

96

99

92

227.813a

Storing grains for hard times

96

100

95

97

281.250a

Use of improved livestock feeds

79

86

74

79

110.450a

Use of water harvesting

76

78

44

65

27.613a

Shift the crop sowing date with the shift of rainfall

100

100

90

96

273.800a

Reforestation

97

100

93

97

277.513a