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

Figures & Tables

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