Table 2.
Comparison between trained and control farmers in the study region
| Factor | Trained farmers | Control | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knowledge levela | |||
| Baobab trees general | 4.33 ± 0.63 (1.70 ± 0.79* before training) | 1.61 ± 0.77 | |
| Harvesting methods | 4.22 ± 0.78 (1.53 ± 0.75*) | 1.71 ± 0.81 | |
| Fruit selection | 4.40 ± 0.76 (1.82 ± 0.83*) | 2.15 ± 0.76* | |
| Storage practices | 4.38 ± 0.64 (1.40 ± 0.72*) | 1.78 ± 0.91* | |
| Baobab processing | 4.37 ± 0.80 (1.37 ± 0.64*) | 1.80 ± 0.83* | |
| Hygienic practices | 4.28 ± 0.74 (1.27 ± 0.48*) | 1.66 ± 0.90* | |
| Nutrient content | 4.12 ± 0.83 (1.22 ± 0.41*) | 1.27 ± 0.66 | |
| Product variety | 4.42 ± 0.72 (1.80 ± 0.73*) | 2.05 ± 0.92 | |
| Economic benefits | 3.88 ± 0.90 (1.42 ± 0.59*) | 1.76 ± 0.70* | |
| Baobab consumption | |||
| Increased family use | 63.3% | 37.3%* | |
| Current consumption levels | |||
| Never | 30.5% | 60.4%* | |
| 1–2 times per week | 33.9% | 11.3%* | |
| 3–5 times per week | 28.8% | 22.6% | |
| Daily consumption | 6.8% | 5.7% | |
| Baobab sales | |||
| Percentage selling baobab | 68.3% | 44.1%* | |
| Recent increased use for sale | 30.0% | 13.6%* | |
| Average weekly baobab income (All farmers/farmers selling baobab) | |||
| Less than 100 KES | 18.3%/28.9% | 3.4%*/8.0%* | |
| 100–300 KES | 23.3%/36.8% | 16.9%/40.0% | |
| 300–600 KES | 8.3%/13.2% | 6.8%/16.0% | |
| 600–900 KES | 1.7%/2.6% | 6.8%/16.0% | |
| More than 900 KES | 11.7%/18.4% | 8.5%/20% | |
| Income contribution (All farmers/farmers selling baobab) | |||
| Less than 25% | 50.0%/88.2% | 40.7%/96.0% | |
| 25–50% | 6.7%/11.8% | 1.7%/4.0% | |
| Baobab supply | |||
| Baobab collection per season (All farmers/farmers collecting) | |||
| Before CBE | After CBE | ||
| 1–100 kg | 23.3%/31.1% | (11.7%/28.0%) | 30.5%/46.2% |
| 100–300 kg | 20.0%/26.7% | (13.3%/32.0%) | 20.3%/30.8% |
| 300–600 kg | 18.3%/24.4% | (13.3%/32.0%) | 6.8%/10.3% |
| 600–900 kg | 8.3%/11.1% | (3.3%/8.0%) | 6.8%/10.3% |
| More than 900 kg | 5.0%/6.7% | (0%/0%) | 1.7%/2.6% |
| Days spent | |||
| 1–7 days | 46.7%/62.2% | (20.0%/50.0%) | 52.5%/86.1%*b |
| 7–14 days | 13.3%/17.8% | (3.3%/8.3%) | 6.8%/11.1% |
| 14–28 days | 8.3%/11.1% | (5.0%/12.5%) | 0%/0%*c |
| More than 28 days | 0%/0% | (11.7%/29.2%*) | 1.7%/2.8%*d |
aRating scale 1–5; 1 equalling little knowledge, 5 vast knowledge, bsignificant both for values compared to before and after CBE establishment; csignificant only for values compared to before CBE establishment; dsignificant only for values compared to after CBE establishment
*Significant results, p < 0.05