Table 1 Demographic information of the farmers

Number of farmers

Village

59

Gender

Male

72.9

Female

27.1

Age distribution

< 25

1.7

25–34

15.3

35–44

10.2

45–54

10.2

≥ 55

62.7

Position

Cattle owner

72.9

Herder

16.9

Others

10.2

Farming experience (years)

< 2

6.8

3–5

20.3

6–10

15.3

11–15

11.9

≥ 16

45.8

Educational background

Never attended

20.3

Primary school

23.7

Secondary school

42.4

College diploma

6.8

University degree

5.1

Postgraduate qualification

1.7