CGIAR WP3 GENDER- SWEETPOTATO AS MAIN VPC


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General Overview [All Regions]

Description Results
Interview period 19-Nov-2023 to 21-Nov-2023
Total number of Respondents 93 [Male:52 Female:41]
Number of Districts 1
Average age of respondents 43 [Min:22 Max:80]
Average household size (number of household members) 8 [Min:3 Max:28]
Average proportion of seed acquired and planted in the previous season (percentage) 44.60 [Min:5.00 Max:85.00]
Average size of land (acres) allocated by respondent to the target VPC in the last season 0.93 [Min:0.13 Max:4.00]
Average size of land (acres) allocated by other household members for VPC production in the last season 0.67 [Min:0.25 Max:2.00]


Respondent categorisation by Sex [All Regions]
Code Description Freq Percent
00 Female 41 44.09
01 Male 52 55.91
Overall 93 100.00


Respondent categorisation into Youths or Adults [All Regions]
Code Description Freq Percent
02 Youth (18-35 years) 30 32.26
03 Adult (above 35 years) 63 67.74
Overall 93 100.00


Wealth status. I perceive myself to be [All Regions]
Code Description Freq Percent
01 Wealth- better off than others in my community 31 33.33
02 Wealth- same as others in my community 35 37.63
03 Wealth- worse off than others in my community 27 29.03
Overall 93 100.00


The type of house I live in is [All Regions]
Code Description Freq Percent
03 Own house, semi-permanent 18 19.35
04 Own house, permanent 75 80.65
Overall 93 100.00


Average Annual Income of your household [All Regions]
Code Description Freq Percent
25601 UGX 500,000 and below (USD 130) 10 10.75
25602 UGX 501,000 to 1 million (USD 131-260) 39 41.94
25603 UGX 1-6 million (USD 261-1,580) 41 44.09
25604 UGX 6-20 million (USD 1,581-5,280) 3 3.23
Overall 93 100.00


What are the most important VPCs that you grow? [All Regions]
Note: results are from multiple-choice responses
Code Description Freq Percent
01 Sweetpotato 61 32.97
03 Banana 61 32.97
04 Cassava 63 34.05
Overall 185 100.00


b2. Why is the VPC important for your household [All Regions]
Note: results are from Roster Table with multiple-choice responses
Code Description Freq Percent
01 Source of Income 176 34.38
02 Source of Food 178 34.77
03 Source of Medicine 14 2.73
04 Easy to grow 20 3.91
05 Early maturity 8 1.56
06 High yielding 10 1.95
07 Helps in time of hunger (food security) 39 7.62
08 Drought resistance 14 2.73
09 Highly marketable 6 1.17
10 Animal feed 40 7.81
11 Used for Manure 7 1.37
Overall 512 100.00


b3. For whom in the household is the VPC most important? [All Regions]
Note: results are from Roster Table
Code Description Freq Percent
01 Woman 30 16.22
02 Man 15 8.11
03 Both man and woman 18 9.73
04 Children 7 3.78
05 Everyone at home 115 62.16
Overall 185 100.00


b4. Why is the VPC important to the household member? [All Regions]
Note: results are from Roster Table with multiple-choice responses
Code Description Freq Percent
01 Source of Income 136 37.99
02 Source of Food 165 46.09
03 Source of Medicine 6 1.68
04 Easy to grow 5 1.40
05 Early maturity 2 0.56
06 High yielding 2 0.56
07 Helps in time of hunger (food security) 24 6.70
08 Drought resistance 2 0.56
09 Highly marketable 5 1.40
10 Animal feed 9 2.51
11 Used for Manure 2 0.56
Overall 358 100.00


b6. If Study VPC is not included in top 3, where instead would you rank it in terms of importance? [All Regions]
Code Description Freq Percent
01 Fourth 9 28.13
02 Fifth 2 6.25
03 Third 21 65.63
Overall 32 100.00


b7. If study VPC is not among the top 2 VPCs for the respondent, what were the reasons? [All Regions]
Note: results are from multiple-choice responses
Code Description Freq Percent
02 Lack of knowledge in production 1 2.94
03 Lack of Storage Facility 1 2.94
04 Limited access to improved varieties 2 5.88
05 Low yield 11 32.35
06 Less resistant to pest and diseases 2 5.88
07 Lack of enough land 5 14.71
08 Less resistant to drought 2 5.88
09 Perenial- not seasonal i.e. takes long to grow 2 5.88
10 Limited market 2 5.88
11 Traditional belief 1 2.94
12 Very Seasonal 1 2.94
13 Health related problem 2 5.88
99 Not Applicable 2 5.88
Overall 34 100.00


b8. Which VPCs does your spouse grow? [All Regions]
Note: results are from multiple-choice responses
Code Description Freq Percent
01 Sweetpotato 28 25.45
03 Banana 21 19.09
04 Cassava 32 29.09
96 None 29 26.36
Overall 110 100.00


b9. If your spouse grows/prefers different VPCs, why is this? [All Regions]
Note: results are from multiple-choice responses
Code Description Freq Percent
01 Source of Income 26 40.63
02 Source of Food 31 48.44
04 Easy to grow 2 3.13
06 High yielding 1 1.56
07 Helps in time of hunger (food security) 1 1.56
09 Highly marketable 1 1.56
10 Animal feed 1 1.56
11 Used for Manure 1 1.56
Overall 64 100.00


c1.1a. In this household, who makes decisions regarding how much accompanying technology to acquire (fertilizer, pesticide, new seed) for the VPC [All Regions]
Code Description Freq Percent
01 Respondent alone 38 40.86
02 Joint with spouse 41 44.09
03 Spouse alone 9 9.68
04 Adult male child 1 1.08
06 Joint with other household members 3 3.23
08 Female Parent 1 1.08
Overall 93 100.00


c1.1b. To what extent do you participate in decisions regarding how much accompanying technology to acquire (fertilizer, pesticide, new seed) for the VPC [All Regions]
Code Description Freq Percent
00 100 Percent 38 40.86
01 75 Percent 20 21.51
02 50 Percent 18 19.35
03 25 Percent 6 6.45
04 0 Percent 11 11.83
Overall 93 100.00


c1.2a. In this household, who makes decisions regarding seed quality (vigor, viability) for the VPC [All Regions]
Code Description Freq Percent
01 Respondent alone 46 49.46
02 Joint with spouse 20 21.51
03 Spouse alone 23 24.73
04 Adult male child 1 1.08
06 Joint with other household members 2 2.15
08 Female Parent 1 1.08
Overall 93 100.00


c1.2b. To what extent do you participate in decisions regarding the VPC seed quality assurance [All Regions]
Code Description Freq Percent
00 100 Percent 46 49.46
01 75 Percent 7 7.53
02 50 Percent 11 11.83
03 25 Percent 4 4.30
04 0 Percent 25 26.88
Overall 93 100.00


c1.3a. In this household, who makes decisions regarding how much of the VPC seed to acquire [All Regions]
Code Description Freq Percent
01 Respondent alone 46 49.46
02 Joint with spouse 24 25.81
03 Spouse alone 19 20.43
04 Adult male child 1 1.08
06 Joint with other household members 2 2.15
08 Female Parent 1 1.08
Overall 93 100.00


c1.3b. To what extent do you participate in decisions regarding how much of the VPC seed to acquire [All Regions]
Code Description Freq Percent
00 100 Percent 46 49.46
01 75 Percent 7 7.53
02 50 Percent 17 18.28
03 25 Percent 2 2.15
04 0 Percent 21 22.58
Overall 93 100.00


c1.4a. In this household, who makes decisions regarding where to acquire seed for the VPC [All Regions]
Code Description Freq Percent
01 Respondent alone 52 55.91
02 Joint with spouse 20 21.51
03 Spouse alone 18 19.35
06 Joint with other household members 2 2.15
08 Female Parent 1 1.08
Overall 93 100.00


c1.4b. To what extent do you participate in decisions regarding where to acquire the VPC seed [All Regions]
Code Description Freq Percent
00 100 Percent 52 55.91
01 75 Percent 4 4.30
02 50 Percent 16 17.20
03 25 Percent 2 2.15
04 0 Percent 19 20.43
Overall 93 100.00


c1.5a. In this household, who makes decisions regarding when to acquire seed for the VPC [All Regions]
Code Description Freq Percent
01 Respondent alone 50 53.76
02 Joint with spouse 27 29.03
03 Spouse alone 14 15.05
04 Adult male child 1 1.08
08 Female Parent 1 1.08
Overall 93 100.00


c1.5b. To what extent do you participate in decisions regarding when to acquire the VPC seed [All Regions]
Code Description Freq Percent
00 100 Percent 50 53.76
01 75 Percent 3 3.23
02 50 Percent 19 20.43
03 25 Percent 5 5.38
04 0 Percent 16 17.20
Overall 93 100.00


c1.6a. In this household, who makes decisions regarding resource allocation to VPC seed production [All Regions]
Code Description Freq Percent
01 Respondent alone 39 41.94
02 Joint with spouse 26 27.96
03 Spouse alone 15 16.13
04 Adult male child 1 1.08
06 Joint with other household members 4 4.30
08 Female Parent 1 1.08
99 Not Applicable 7 7.53
Overall 93 100.00


c1.6b. To what extent do you participate in decisions regarding resource allocation to seed production for the VPC [All Regions]
Code Description Freq Percent
00 100 Percent 39 41.94
01 75 Percent 10 10.75
02 50 Percent 17 18.28
03 25 Percent 3 3.23
04 0 Percent 17 18.28
99 Not Applicable 7 7.53
Overall 93 100.00


c1.7a. In this household, who makes decisions regarding labor use/allocation in seed production [All Regions]
Code Description Freq Percent
01 Respondent alone 46 49.46
02 Joint with spouse 28 30.11
03 Spouse alone 8 8.60
04 Adult male child 1 1.08
06 Joint with other household members 2 2.15
08 Female Parent 1 1.08
99 Not Applicable 7 7.53
Overall 93 100.00


c1.7b. To what extent do you participate in decisions regarding labor use/allocation in seed production for the VPC [All Regions]
Code Description Freq Percent
00 100 Percent 46 49.46
01 75 Percent 11 11.83
02 50 Percent 17 18.28
03 25 Percent 2 2.15
04 0 Percent 10 10.75
99 Not Applicable 7 7.53
Overall 93 100.00


c2.1a. In this household, who makes decisions regarding which type of VPC seed to grow [All Regions]
Code Description Freq Percent
01 Respondent alone 43 46.24
02 Joint with spouse 26 27.96
03 Spouse alone 21 22.58
04 Adult male child 1 1.08
06 Joint with other household members 1 1.08
08 Female Parent 1 1.08
Overall 93 100.00


c2.1b. To what extent do you participate in decisions regarding which type of seed to grow for the VPC [All Regions]
Code Description Freq Percent
00 100 Percent 43 46.24
01 75 Percent 4 4.30
02 50 Percent 21 22.58
03 25 Percent 2 2.15
04 0 Percent 23 24.73
Overall 93 100.00


c2.2a. In this household, who makes decisions regarding utilization of seed for the VPC [All Regions]
Code Description Freq Percent
01 Respondent alone 45 48.39
02 Joint with spouse 27 29.03
03 Spouse alone 18 19.35
04 Adult male child 1 1.08
06 Joint with other household members 1 1.08
08 Female Parent 1 1.08
Overall 93 100.00


c2.2b. To what extent do you participate in decisions regarding utilization of the VPC seed [All Regions]
Code Description Freq Percent
00 100 Percent 45 48.39
01 75 Percent 3 3.23
02 50 Percent 23 24.73
03 25 Percent 2 2.15
04 0 Percent 20 21.51
Overall 93 100.00


c3.1a. In this household, who makes decisions regarding replacement of seed for the VPC [All Regions]
Code Description Freq Percent
01 Respondent alone 47 50.54
02 Joint with spouse 28 30.11
03 Spouse alone 14 15.05
04 Adult male child 1 1.08
05 Adult female child 1 1.08
06 Joint with other household members 1 1.08
08 Female Parent 1 1.08
Overall 93 100.00


c3.1b. To what extent do you participate in decisions regarding replacement of the VPC seed [All Regions]
Code Description Freq Percent
00 100 Percent 47 50.54
01 75 Percent 2 2.15
02 50 Percent 25 26.88
03 25 Percent 2 2.15
04 0 Percent 17 18.28
Overall 93 100.00


c3.2a. In this household, who makes decisions regarding taking of credit (loan) for seed and accompanying technology for the VPC [All Regions]
Code Description Freq Percent
01 Respondent alone 26 27.96
02 Joint with spouse 29 31.18
03 Spouse alone 8 8.60
08 Female Parent 1 1.08
99 Not Applicable 29 31.18
Overall 93 100.00


c3.2b. To what extent do you participate in decisions regarding taking of credit (loan) for seed and accompanying technology for the VPC [All Regions]
Code Description Freq Percent
00 100 Percent 26 27.96
01 75 Percent 14 15.05
02 50 Percent 14 15.05
03 25 Percent 1 1.08
04 0 Percent 9 9.68
99 Not Applicable 29 31.18
Overall 93 100.00


c3.3a. In this household, who makes decisions regarding hiring of land for target VPC production [All Regions]
Code Description Freq Percent
01 Respondent alone 28 30.11
02 Joint with spouse 21 22.58
03 Spouse alone 5 5.38
06 Joint with other household members 1 1.08
08 Female Parent 1 1.08
99 Not Applicable 37 39.78
Overall 93 100.00


c3.3b. To what extent do you participate in decisions regarding hiring of land for the target VPC production [All Regions]
Code Description Freq Percent
00 100 Percent 28 30.11
01 75 Percent 13 13.98
02 50 Percent 7 7.53
03 25 Percent 2 2.15
04 0 Percent 6 6.45
99 Not Applicable 37 39.78
Overall 93 100.00


c4.1a. In this household, who makes decisions regarding selling of surplus seed and where for the VPC [All Regions]
Code Description Freq Percent
01 Respondent alone 24 25.81
02 Joint with spouse 29 31.18
03 Spouse alone 11 11.83
04 Adult male child 1 1.08
06 Joint with other household members 1 1.08
08 Female Parent 1 1.08
99 Not Applicable 26 27.96
Overall 93 100.00


c4.1b. To what extent do you participate in decisions regarding selling of surplus VPC seed and where [All Regions]
Code Description Freq Percent
00 100 Percent 24 25.81
01 75 Percent 11 11.83
02 50 Percent 13 13.98
03 25 Percent 6 6.45
04 0 Percent 13 13.98
99 Not Applicable 26 27.96
Overall 93 100.00


c4.2a. In this household, who makes decisions regarding allocation of benefits from sales (e.g. paying school dues, food, clothes etc.) of the VPC [All Regions]
Code Description Freq Percent
01 Respondent alone 32 34.41
02 Joint with spouse 52 55.91
03 Spouse alone 3 3.23
06 Joint with other household members 4 4.30
99 Not Applicable 2 2.15
Overall 93 100.00


c4.2b. To what extent do you participate in decisions regarding allocation of benefits from sales (e.g. paying school dues, food, clothes etc.) for the VPC [All Regions]
Code Description Freq Percent
00 100 Percent 32 34.41
01 75 Percent 14 15.05
02 50 Percent 29 31.18
03 25 Percent 13 13.98
04 0 Percent 3 3.23
99 Not Applicable 2 2.15
Overall 93 100.00


d1. What varieties of your most important VPC do you grow [All Regions]
Note: results are from multiple-choice responses
Code Description Freq Percent
01 Local 74 57.81
02 Improved 54 42.19
Overall 128 100.00


d1. What varieties of your SECOND MOST Important VPC do you grow [All Regions]
Note: results are from multiple-choice responses
Code Description Freq Percent
01 Local 78 62.40
02 Improved 47 37.60
Overall 125 100.00


d2b. Where do you source the VPC seed for improved varieties? [All Regions]
Note: results are from Roster Table with multiple-choice responses
Code Description Freq Percent
01 Own farm 15 12.40
02 Research Institutions 2 1.65
03 Local market 1 0.83
04 Neighbours/ relatives/ friends 39 32.23
05 Seed multipliers 1 0.83
06 NGOs 5 4.13
07 Government (OWC, NAADs, extension) 41 33.88
08 Farmers group/ association 10 8.26
09 Schools or Churches or Mosques 7 5.79
Overall 121 100.00


d2c. What is your preferred VPC seed source for improved varieties [All Regions]
Note: results are from Roster Table
Code Description Freq Percent
01 Own farm 12 11.88
02 Research Institutions 2 1.98
04 Neighbours/ relatives/ friends 33 32.67
06 NGOs 5 4.95
07 Government (OWC, NAADs, extension) 34 33.66
08 Farmers group/ association 9 8.91
09 Schools or Churches or Mosques 6 5.94
Overall 101 100.00


d2d. Why would you prefer a VPC source over another for your improved varieties [All Regions]
Note: results are from Roster Table with multiple-choice responses
Code Description Freq Percent
01 Distance 3 2.11
02 Affordability 23 16.20
03 Reliability 32 22.54
04 Clean seed (disease free and high yielding) 27 19.01
05 Availability 56 39.44
06 Provides additional information on seed 1 0.70
Overall 142 100.00


d2e. How do you transport the seed (improved varieties) from where you source it to your farm? [All Regions]
Note: results are from Roster Table with multiple-choice responses
Code Description Freq Percent
01 Carry on the head/ back or by hand 7 7.07
02 Own bicycle 32 32.32
03 Own motorcycle (bodaboda) 7 7.07
04 Hire bicycle/ bodaboda 45 45.45
05 Vehicle 5 5.05
06 Wheelbarrow 3 3.03
Overall 99 100.00


d2b. Where do you source the VPC seed for local varieties? [All Regions]
Note: results are from Roster Table with multiple-choice responses
Code Description Freq Percent
01 Own farm 108 51.67
03 Local market 1 0.48
04 Neighbours/ relatives/ friends 87 41.63
05 Seed multipliers 2 0.96
06 NGOs 1 0.48
07 Government (OWC, NAADs, extension) 5 2.39
08 Farmers group/ association 5 2.39
Overall 209 100.00


d2c. What is your preferred VPC seed source for local varieties [All Regions]
Note: results are from Roster Table
Code Description Freq Percent
01 Own farm 100 65.79
03 Local market 1 0.66
04 Neighbours/ relatives/ friends 43 28.29
05 Seed multipliers 1 0.66
07 Government (OWC, NAADs, extension) 3 1.97
08 Farmers group/ association 4 2.63
Overall 152 100.00


d2d. Why would you prefer a VPC source over another for your local varieties [All Regions]
Note: results are from Roster Table with multiple-choice responses
Code Description Freq Percent
01 Distance 13 5.39
02 Affordability 23 9.54
03 Reliability 56 23.24
04 Clean seed (disease free and high yielding) 29 12.03
05 Availability 120 49.79
Overall 241 100.00


d2e. How do you transport the seed (local varieties) from where you source it to your farm? [All Regions]
Note: results are from Roster Table with multiple-choice responses
Code Description Freq Percent
01 Carry on the head/ back or by hand 26 22.61
02 Own bicycle 43 37.39
03 Own motorcycle (bodaboda) 4 3.48
04 Hire bicycle/ bodaboda 33 28.70
05 Vehicle 4 3.48
06 Wheelbarrow 5 4.35
Overall 115 100.00


d3a. When do you acquire VPC seed for your production [All Regions]
Note: results are from multiple-choice responses
Code Description Freq Percent
01 January 2 0.90
02 February 9 4.07
03 March 19 8.60
04 April 50 22.62
05 May 50 22.62
06 June 14 6.33
07 July 3 1.36
08 August 18 8.14
09 September 23 10.41
10 October 21 9.50
11 November 10 4.52
12 December 2 0.90
Overall 221 100.00


d3b. Why do you acquire seed at that time [All Regions]
Note: results are from multiple-choice responses
Code Description Freq Percent
01 Availability of varieties 15 14.56
02 Planting time 85 82.52
03 Market strategy 2 1.94
05 Sprouts easily 1 0.97
Overall 103 100.00


d3c. At what time did you receive VPC seed in the last season [All Regions]
Code Description Freq Percent
01 Just before the season 11 11.83
02 At the onset of the rainy season 52 55.91
03 In the middle of the rainy season 26 27.96
04 Towards the end of the season 4 4.30
Overall 93 100.00


d4a. In the last one year, did you experience shortages in access to VPC seed [All Regions]
Code Description Freq Percent
00 No 45 48.39
01 Yes 48 51.61
Overall 93 100.00


d4b. When did the VPC seed shortage occur within the last one year [All Regions]
Note: results are from multiple-choice responses
Code Description Freq Percent
01 January 5 6.41
02 February 8 10.26
03 March 13 16.67
04 April 25 32.05
05 May 13 16.67
06 June 5 6.41
07 July 2 2.56
08 August 3 3.85
09 September 3 3.85
12 December 1 1.28
Overall 78 100.00


d6. What caused the shortage in access to VPC seed [All Regions]
Note: results are from multiple-choice responses
Code Description Freq Percent
01 The seed was expensive 7 10.00
02 The seed was not available 24 34.29
03 My preferred variety was not available 4 5.71
04 The available quality was not good 1 1.43
05 Unfavourable weather 27 38.57
06 Pests and diseases 7 10.00
Overall 70 100.00


d7. What were the effects of the shortages of your VPC seed [All Regions]
Note: results are from multiple-choice responses
Code Description Freq Percent
01 Poor yields 15 13.89
02 Underutilization of land 17 15.74
03 Hunger due to low production 29 26.85
04 Reduced household income 27 25.00
06 Demotivation 18 16.67
07 Higher costs in seed acquisition 2 1.85
Overall 108 100.00


d8. Where does your household obtain information regarding new VPCs seed? [All Regions]
Note: results are from multiple-choice responses
Code Description Freq Percent
01 Government (extension, NARO, NAADs) 46 35.94
02 NGOs 2 1.56
03 Media e.g. radio, TV, social media, print 27 21.09
04 Neighbours or Family members 24 18.75
06 Places of worship 3 2.34
07 Schools 1 0.78
08 Agro dealers 10 7.81
11 Farmers Association 14 10.94
96 None 1 0.78
Overall 128 100.00


d8. Who in the household sources information regarding new VPCs seed [All Regions]
Code Description Freq Percent
01 Woman 34 36.56
02 Man 43 46.24
03 Both man and woman 13 13.98
05 Everyone at home 2 2.15
96 None 1 1.08
Overall 93 100.00


d10. What challenges do you face when accessing seed? [All Regions]
Note: results are from multiple-choice responses
Code Description Freq Percent
01 Availability (seed not available) 32 20.25
02 Accessibility (seed not accessible) 20 12.66
03 Poor roads and high transport costs 29 18.35
04 High seed prices 16 10.13
05 Poor quality seeds 22 13.92
06 High perishability 5 3.16
07 Bulkiness for transportation 16 10.13
08 Limited information on seed 3 1.90
96 None 15 9.49
Overall 158 100.00


e1. Sex of other household members growing VPC [All Regions]
Note: results are from Roster Table
Code Description Freq Percent
00 Female 12 63.16
01 Male 7 36.84
Overall 19 100.00


e2. How does your other household members perceive and rate the target VPC [All Regions]
Note: results are from Roster Table
Code Description Freq Percent
03 Low importance 1 5.26
04 High importance 10 52.63
05 Very high importance 8 42.11
Overall 19 100.00


e3. Does your other household members cultivate the target VPC on their own piece of land [All Regions]
Note: results are from Roster Table
Code Description Freq Percent
00 No 3 15.79
01 Yes- Own land only 13 68.42
03 Yes- Both own and rented/borrowed land 3 15.79
Overall 19 100.00


e5. Where did your other household members source VPC seed in the last season? [All Regions]
Note: results are from Roster Table with multiple-choice responses
Code Description Freq Percent
01 Own farm 11 47.83
04 Neighbours/ relatives/ friends 10 43.48
05 Seed multipliers 1 4.35
07 Government (OWC, NAADs, extension) 1 4.35
Overall 23 100.00


e6. What varieties of VPC does the other household members grow [All Regions]
Note: results are from Roster Table with multiple-choice responses
Code Description Freq Percent
01 Local 17 77.27
02 Improved 5 22.73
Overall 22 100.00


e7. Does the other household members experience shortage in VPC seed? [All Regions]
Note: results are from Roster Table
Code Description Freq Percent
00 No 14 73.68
01 Yes 5 26.32
Overall 19 100.00