Constraints to On-Farm Maize (Zea mays L.) Seed Production in Western Kenya: Plant Growth and Yield

Table 2

Percentage of farmers giving various reasons for use of own seed.

Reason	Percent of farmers (𝑛=154)
Lack of cash to buy certified seeds	27.3
Cheap and readily available	20.1
Good performance of own seed	14.9
Security of seed stock	12.3
Low input requirement	11.0
Yield stability	9.7
Early maturity	1.9
Pest resistance	1.3
Others	5.6