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Table 4 Distribution of EBFMPs adopted by farmers

From: Promoting ecosystem-friendly irrigation farm management practices for sustainable livelihoods in Africa: the Ghanaian experience

EBFMPs adopted

Percentages

Below average adopters (n = 166)

Above average adopters (n = 134)

Pooled (n = 300)

Compost or organic manure application

42.77

79.85

59.33

Conservative tillage

37.95

84.33

58.67

Intercropping with legumes

30.12

46.27

37.33

Crop rotation

27.11

41.04

33.33

Mulching

17.47

72.39

42.00

Conservation of vegetation

49.40

83.58

64.67

Efficient drainage system

19.88

53.73

35.00

Soil bunding

24.70

30.60

27.33

  1. Source: Field survey, 2016