Table 5 Test of differences in input use, in terms of ,value of inputs (USD), by users and non-users of CSP
| Variables |
Users (n = 167) A |
Non-users (n = 241) B | Mean diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-labor inputs |
Mean (SD) |
Mean (SD) |
A − B (t value) |
| seed_purchase |
535 (228.1) |
459.1 (217.5) |
76.2*** (4.10) |
| folier_feed |
10.5 (10.7) |
7.2 (10.0) |
3.3*** (3.20) |
| fertiliser |
265.0 (137.8) |
212.8 (117.7) |
52.2*** (4.10) |
| insecticide |
9.7 (10.1) |
5.8 (8.4) |
3.9*** (4.30) |
| fungicide |
52.1 (30.4) |
52.9 (33.4) |
−0.8 (0.25) |
| manure |
91.2 (107.0) |
81.0 (94.5) |
10.2 (1.02) |