Table 2 Kamuli and Namutumba districts’ farmers’ perceptions of the economic impact of Spodoptera frugiperda to their farm production
Study variable | Kamuli | Namutumba | Chi-sq value/F-test |
|---|---|---|---|
FAW infestation reduces farmers income | Â | Â | Â |
 Strongly disagree | 0 | 0 | F = 1816.2; df = 4,9; P < 0.0001 |
 Disagree | 0 | 0 |  |
 No opinion | 0 | 0 |  |
 Agree | 1 (2%) | 2 (4.1%) |  |
 Strongly agree | 49 (98%) | 47 (95.9%) |  |
FAW is a threat to maize production | Â | Â | Â |
 Strongly disagree | 0 | 0 | F = 109.97; df = 4,9; P < 0.0001 |
 Disagree | 5 (10%) | 1 (2.04%) |  |
 No opinion | 0 | 1 (2.04%) |  |
 Agree | 8 (16%) | 5 (10.2%) |  |
 Strongly agree | 37 (74%) | 42 (85.7%) |  |
FAW damage reduces maize yield | Â | Â | Â |
 Strongly disagree | 0 | 0 | F = 663.34; df = 4,9; P < 0.0001 |
 Disagree | 0 | 0 |  |
 No opinion | 0 | 0 |  |
 Agree | 4 (8%) | 1 (2%) |  |
 Strongly agree | 46 (92%) | 48 (98%) |  |
FAW reduces maize production costs | Â | Â | Â |
 Strongly disagree | 41 (82%) | 41 (83.7%) | F = 2042.8; df = 4,9; P < 0.0001 |
 Disagree | 6 (12%) | 5 (10.2%) |  |
 No opinion | 0 | 1 (2.04%) |  |
 Agree | 2 (4%) | 2 (4.08%) |  |
 Strongly agree | 1 (2%) | 0 |  |