Maize storage structures | Used regularly | Used occasionally | Not used at all | Weighted score | Mean |
Crib | 47(39.2) | 17(14.2) | 56(46.7) | 111 | 0.93 |
Bans | 3(2.5) | 4(3.3) | 113(94.2) | 10 | 0.08 |
Baskets | 30(25.0) | 5(4.2) | 85(70.8) | 65 | 0.54 |
Raised platform | 17(14.2) | 11(9.2) | 92(76.7) | 45 | 0.38 |
Sacks | 9(7.5) | 4(3.3) | 107(89.2) | 22 | 0.18 |
Rhombus | 2(2.5) | 4(3.3) | 114(95.0) | 8 | 0.07 |
Metal/plastic drums | 3(2.5) | 6(5.0) | 111(92.5) | 12 | 0.10 |
Earthen/ metal pots | 3(2.5) | 2(1.7) | 115(95.8) | 8 | 0.07 |
Plastic/metal buckets | 3(2.5) | 2(1.7) | 115(95.8) | 8 | 0.07 |
Concrete tanks | 1(0.8) | 4(3.3) | 115(95.8) | 6 | 0.05 |
Warehouse | 17(14.2) | 10(8.3) | 93(77.5) | 44 | 0.37 |
Rooms | 35(29.2) | 13(10.8) | 72(60.0) | 83 | 0.69 |
Metal silos | 0(0.00) | 6(5.0) | 114(95.0) | 6 | 0.05 |