Table 1 Socio-economic characteristics of apple growers in Plateau State
Characteristics | Percent | Mean (SD) |
|---|---|---|
Age | 51 (± 13) | |
32–38 | 56.7 | |
39–63 | 23.3 | |
Above 64 | 20.0 | |
Sex | ||
Female | 23.0 | |
Male | 77.0 | |
Marital status | ||
Married | 90 | |
Single | 10 | |
Years of formal education | 17 (± 4) | |
06–13 | 13.3 | |
14–20 | 73.3 | |
14–21 | 13.3 | |
Occupation | ||
Farming | 46.7 | |
Personal businesses | 16.7 | |
Civil service | 13.3 | |
Others | 23.4 | |
Apple production as a major occupation | ||
Yes | 7.0 | |
No | 93.0 | |
Local government area | ||
Jos South | 64.0 | |
Jos North | 10.0 | |
Barki Ladi | 13.0 | |
Riyom | 13.0 | |