Table 1 Socio-demographic characteristics of fruit and vegetable producers.
Socio-demographic characteristics of fruits and vegetables | Frequency | % |
|---|---|---|
Gender | ||
Male | 92 | 76.7 |
Female | 28 | 23.3 |
Age group | ||
≤ 30 | 7 | 5.9 |
31–40 | 47 | 39.1 |
41–50 | 30 | 25 |
≥ 51 | 36 | 29 |
Level of education | ||
No formal education | 67 | 55.8 |
1–6 grade | 41 | 34.2 |
7–12 grade | 12 | 10 |
Marital status | ||
Married | 101 | 84.2 |
Unmarried | 1 | 0.8 |
Divorce | 14 | 11.7 |
Widow | 3 | 2.5 |
Nearest distance to the market (km) | ||
≤ 10 | 95 | 79.4 |
11–30 | 15 | 12.4 |
≥ 31 | 10 | 8.3 |