Table 2 Change in farming practices among Ho indigenous community during the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic as compared to pre-COVID-19 times
S. no | Variable | n (%) |
|---|---|---|
1 | Change in farming practices (N = 213) | 41 (19.2) |
1.1 | Type of change* (n = 41) | |
| Â | Involving family members for farm labour | 40 (97.6) |
| Â | More use of natural fertilizers (cow dung) | 36 (87.8) |
| Â | More use of indigenous seeds | 33 (80.5) |
| Â | Paying higher farm wages | 19 (46.4) |
| Â | Started early farming | 17 (41.5) |
| Â | Delayed farming | 18 (43.9) |
2 | Change in access to farming tools (N = 213) | 85 (39.9) |
2.2 | Type of change* (n = 85) | |
| Â | Ability to buy seeds | 74 (87.6) |
| Â | Ability to buy manure | 71 (83.5) |
| Â | Availability of labour | 54 (63.5) |
| Â | Availability of farm equipment | 66 (77.7) |