Aquaculture Technology Adoption by Fadama III Farmers in Niger Delta, Nigeria

Ovharhe, Oghenero Joseph

doi:10.1016/s1006-8104(17)30010-7

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“…There is a need to supply farmers with affordable feed formulation techniques and training on how to keep farm records in order to boost the productivity of fish and to improve protein intake in Delta State and in Nigeria at large. This is in line with the findings of Ovharhe (2016) who asserted that farmers in Delta State need adequate funding.…”

Section: Needs Assessment Techniques Of Fish Farmerssupporting

confidence: 90%

“…This is not in agreement with the findings of Agbamu and Orhorhoro (2006) on the Adoption of Aquaculture Management Techniques in Delta State which followed that respondents adopted the integrated technique which enabled them to culture different fish species in the same pond. This sigma method was used by Ovharhe (2016) to assess the adoption level of Fish Farmers in the Niger Delta.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The scale used for measurement of the level of adoption of aquaculture management techniques was designed as positive (Yes) and negative (No). In order to standardize adoption scores, percentages obtained were translated to sigma score in the statistical Table of normal deviates (Ovharhe, 2020) Factors that significantly contribute to adoption of the techniques were measured using location parameters such as Asaba, Okwe and Oko were listed alongside with selected technologies such as earthen pond, concrete pond, plastic pond and wooden pond for respondents to indicate as applicable. The need assessments of fish farmers on new fishing techniques were measured on multiple response patterns.…”

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Functionality of Aquacultural Techniques in Delta State, Nigeria: Adoption Approaches

Oghenero

Nwachi

Omorogie

2021

Black Sea Journal of Agriculture

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Appropriate adoption techniques in aquaculture contribute to food security. The study appraised the functionality of aquacultural techniques in Oshimili South Local Government Area of Delta State, Nigeria using adoption approaches. The objectives were to ascertain the level of adoption management techniques, examine the pond types of adoption, assess fish farmers' technological needs and identify constraints affecting adoption. A quota sampling technique was used to select respondents to acquire a sample size of 82 who were administered with questionnaire to elicit information. Data obtained were analyzed statistically. Results revealed that respondents were male (83%) with mean age of 44 years, mean household size 5 persons, married (65%) and had mean farming experience of 7 years. Majority (92%) had annual extension visit. Majority (78%) adopted earthen pond management techniques with high adoption score = 5.4. Again, majority (88%) adopted earthen pond over plastic (79%), concrete (71%) and wooden pond (59%). Majority (90.2%) indicated that integrated techniques were their prioritized need and respondents (80.5%) pointed out that high feed cost was their most serious constraint (mean = 3.06). It was concluded that there was a high adoption rate of aquacultural techniques in the study area. It is recommended that extension visits should be monthly and training on integrated techniques, feed formulation among others is needed.

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Functionality of Aquacultural Techniques in Delta State, Nigeria: Adoption Approaches

Oghenero

Nwachi

Omorogie

2021

Black Sea Journal of Agriculture

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“…The few that had contact could be deduced to the degree of cosmopoliteness with respect to farm proximity to the Faculty of Agriculture, Delta State University, Asaba Campus, Asaba. Ovharhe (2016) reported the poor attention given to fish farmers in the Niger Delta area. A clarion call upon extension workers attitudinal change!…”

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“…The Nigerian government has contributed in budgetary term and human resources empowerment in this agricultural sector. The south-south region of Nigeria are champion beneficiaries of this livelihood (Olaoye et al, 2013;Ovharhe, 2016).…”

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Assessment of Fish Farmers in Delta State, Nigeria: Livelihoods Strategies

Oghenero¹,

Ofuoku

Nwachi

et al. 2020

Yüzüncü Yıl Üniversitesi Tarım Bilimleri Dergisi

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The study assessed the fish farmers' livelihood in Camp 74 community, Oshimili South Local Government Area of Delta State. The study focused on the farmer's socioeconomic profile, contribution of fish farming to fish farmers' livelihood status, challenges of fish farming and strategies employed by fish farmers in tackling challenges. By purposive sampling, a sample size of 50 respondents was used for the study. A well structure questionnaire was used in conducting the research. The data collected were subjected to frequency distribution, linear Regression and Chi-square. The results showed that more respondent (74%) had social benefit from fish farming, youth respondents (62%) are engaged in fish farming as source of livelihood. Respondents (68%) attested that fish farming reduced hunger and increased fish availability all year round with better income generation and savings. It was revealed that the various contributions of selected livelihood components had a pooled mean = 1.67. Again, with the index value = 0.56, it implies a very high impact contribution of aquaculture to livelihood pattern. However, challenges to fish farming were among others high cost of fingerlings (mean = 3.54), weak government support (mean = 3.22) and non-visitation of extension workers (mean = 3.06). Respondents most important strategies to overcome challenges were assessed to improved varieties of fingerlings (mean = 3.42) and inclusion cooperative society in feed supply (mean = 3.12). The regression and chi-square results were significant (p<0.05). Based on these findings, it is recommended that government should participate more in fish farming activities to improve livelihoods.

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Delta-Songhai Merkezi Tarım Programlarının Nijerya, Delta Eyaletindeki Faydalanıcılar Üzerindeki Etkileri: Gençleri Ekonomik Olarak Güçlendirilme Yaklaşımları

Oghenero

Emaziye

Yarhere³

et al. 2021

Yüzüncü Yıl Üniversitesi Tarım Bilimleri Dergisi

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This study was designed to examine the effects of the Delta-Songhai agricultural programs on beneficiaries in Delta State. Some objectives of the study were to: ascertain the type of training, determine the income generation level of the participants, measure the level of empowerment, and measure the level of satisfaction. A sample size of 72 was used in the study. This was obtained from random sampling using a multistage procedure. Results obtained were that male respondents (62.5%) dominated more than female with a mean age of 32 years. Respondents' average farming experience was five years. Respondents (97.2%) adopted poultry records skills, while respondents (94.5%) adopted aquaculture concrete pond techniques. Respondents were greatly empowered by the training program with a pooled mean of 2.89. Respondents' satisfaction level was high with a pooled mean of 2.89. Some constraints faced by the respondents were mostly, insufficient funds from the donor, poor project monitoring, and beneficiaries nonchalant behaviour after programme completion. Correlation result between poultry and aquaculture on income generation showed that poultry was more favourable than aquaculture. The study concluded that the training programme had a great impact on youth empowerment in poultry, aquaculture, piggery, and grass cutter production. It was recommended that these positive impacts should be sustained.

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Aquaculture Technology Adoption by Fadama III Farmers in Niger Delta, Nigeria

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Functionality of Aquacultural Techniques in Delta State, Nigeria: Adoption Approaches

Functionality of Aquacultural Techniques in Delta State, Nigeria: Adoption Approaches

Assessment of Fish Farmers in Delta State, Nigeria: Livelihoods Strategies

Delta-Songhai Merkezi Tarım Programlarının Nijerya, Delta Eyaletindeki Faydalanıcılar Üzerindeki Etkileri: Gençleri Ekonomik Olarak Güçlendirilme Yaklaşımları

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