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Embracing Avocado (Persea americana) Farming Among Smallholder Farmers in Rural Households in Kenya: Challenges, Opportunities and Strategies for Sustainable Growth

  
Mar 31, 2025

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Demographic Characteristics of Smallholder Avocado Farmers

Demographic characteristic Category Frequency Percentage (%)
Gender Male 105 72.9
Female 39 27.1
Total 144 100
Age (years) 40–50 45 31.2
51–60 60 41.7
61 and above 39 27.1
Total 144 100
Education level Lower primary 15 10.4
Primary 54 37.5
Secondary 45 31.3
Tertiary 30 20.8
Total 144 100
Farm size (acres) Less than 1 36 25.0
1–2 60 41.7
More than 2 48 33.3
Total 144 100.0
Farming experience (years) Less than 5 24 16.7
5–10 45 31.3
More than 10 75 52.1
Total 144 100
Main source of income Farming 120 83.3
Non-farming activities 24 16.7
Total 144 100
Access to agricultural training Yes 27 18.8
No 117 81.2
Total 144 100.0
Membership in farmer groups Yes 33 22.9
No 111 77.1
Total 144 100.0