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Table 2 Other variables used to compare CSP users and non- users, in terms of asset ownership, potato production, and utilization

From: Productivity and food security effects of using of certified seed potato: the case of Kenya’s potato farmers

Variables

Description of variable

market

Distance to the nearest market in walking minutes

dependency

Ratio of household members below 15 years or above 64 years of age to the working age members (15–64 years)

livestock_asset

Value of livestock assets (USD)

cult_land

Total cultivated land (ha) owned by the farmer

uncult_land

Total uncultivated land (ha) owned by the farmer

seed_purchase

Value of seed (USD/ha) purchased by the farmer

folier_feed

Value of foliar feed (USD/ha) purchased by the farmer

manure

Value of manure (USD/ha) purchased by the farmer

ware_potatosale

Amount of ware potato sold (kg/ha)

seed_potatosale

Seed potato sales (kg/ha)

income_potato

Income received from potato (USD/ha)