Table 2.

Self-reported family farm soil characteristics in Kenya.

Households with Permanent Migrants Only (n=71)Households with Temporary Migrants Only (n=295)Households with Both Migrant Types (n=59)
Soil Quality
    High13% (9)13% (37)19% (11)
    Medium56% (40)66% (194)63% (37)
    Low31% (22)22% (64)19% (11)
Soil Erosion76% (54)68% (201)78% (46)
Soil Surface Crusted28% (20)22% (65)15% (9)
Erosion Control Measures Implemented76% (53)67% (196)78% (45)
  • Note: Data from household survey. All presented as percent (number) of households.