Economic impact of disease on small-scale catfish farms in Nigeria

Mukaila, Ridwan; Ukwuaba, Ikenna Charles; Umaru, Ibrahim Isaac

doi:10.1016/j.aquaculture.2023.739773

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“…There is an advocacy for rapid economic growth by the government, and in order to achieve realistic socio-economic development, a lot of effort is required from agricultural stakeholders. Thus, the evolution of agricultural intervention for socioeconomic development was recognized before independence in 1960 (Okonkwo and Madueke, 2016;Mukaila et al, 2023). In other words, there was noticeable intervention by the government in the agricultural sector in the provision of several guidelines and plans for development of the sector.…”

Section: Agriculture For Socio-economic Development In Nigeriamentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In other words, there was noticeable intervention by the government in the agricultural sector in the provision of several guidelines and plans for development of the sector. Fundamentally, National Development Plans (NDPs) were remarkable in improving agricultural productivity, and various states were supported by the Federal Government for using agriculture for socioeconomic development (Mukaila et al 2023). Indeed, the NPDs were given priority by the government to foster domestic production, especially cash crops such as cocoa, palm tree, and cassava, as well as non-crop products such as fishing.…”

Section: Agriculture For Socio-economic Development In Nigeriamentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Indeed, the NPDs were given priority by the government to foster domestic production, especially cash crops such as cocoa, palm tree, and cassava, as well as non-crop products such as fishing. Reiteratively, it was due to the commitment and support given to the farmers that made the country a top producer of rubber, groundnuts, and palm oil and the second largest producer of cocoa worldwide (Mukaila et al, 2023).…”

Section: Agriculture For Socio-economic Development In Nigeriamentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Nonetheless, the discovery and exploitation of petroleum affected further development of the agricultural sector, and there was a shift in focus in the government's policy from agriculture to the oil, gas, and petroleum sector (Mukaila et al, 2023). Thus, this shift of attention to petroleum eventually led to a decline in agricultural productivity, and there was consequently over-dependency on imported foodstuffs as a result of the underutilization of fertile land (Dan-Azumi, 2011).…”

Section: Agriculture For Socio-economic Development In Nigeriamentioning

confidence: 99%

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Re-assessment of policy implementation on fish farming in achieving sustainable agribusiness and socio-economic development in southern Nigeria

Sadan,

Amuda

2023

J. Infras. Policy. Dev.

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Agricultural productivity has remained central to the gross domestic product (GDP) in Nigeria for several decades. However, the decline in the agricultural sector after the discovery of oil and gas resources is a serious challenge. The government has initiated several policies to rejuvenate agricultural productivity. Little attention has been given to the exploration of policy implementation for fish farming and aquaculture as an integral part of agribusiness in the country. The World Bank asserts that the yearly demand for fish is 3.4 million metric tons (i.e., 40%) is locally produced and the remaining 60% is supplied through importation of fish. Therefore, the primary objective of this paper is to re-assess policy implementation to explore and expand the potential of fish farming in Nigeria to address abject poverty and high unemployment rates. This can be achieved when a shift of attention is given to small- and medium-scale businesses, and consequentially achieve sustainable agribusiness and socio-economic development in the country. This study used library-based research and content analysis as its methodology, wherein secondary data were used to review different aspects that can foster fish farming in the country. The findings from the content analysis of the study demonstrated that in order to achieve domestic production and stop the importation of fish, there is a need for the establishment of nothing less than 400,000 fish farming across the country. The paper highlighted various types and techniques for breeding, rearing, and harvesting fish by strengthening their effectiveness and efficiency. This study emphasized the vital importance of technology, such as reliable energy facilities, solar energy, and solar irrigation, in reducing the cost of diesel in powering generators to maximize fish investment. The limitations of this study are highlighted, and SWOT analysis (i.e., strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats) in fish farming is elaborated. It is suggested that the implementation of policies to support farmers in general and fish farmers in particular, such as the provision of credit loans and other fish feeds for sustainable agribusiness and socio-economic development, occupies a central climax of this research.

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Section: Agriculture For Socio-economic Development In Nigeriamentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Agriculture For Socio-economic Development In Nigeriamentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Agriculture For Socio-economic Development In Nigeriamentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Agriculture For Socio-economic Development In Nigeriamentioning

confidence: 99%

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Re-assessment of policy implementation on fish farming in achieving sustainable agribusiness and socio-economic development in southern Nigeria

Sadan,

Amuda

2023

J. Infras. Policy. Dev.

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“…In Nigerian catfish farming, mortalities have been estimated between 1.9 and 19.7% per production cycle [89]. Next to the availability of drugs and the high costs of quality feed, aquaculture hygiene management has been identified as a major obstacle in the prevention of diseases [89,90]. Disease causes death in aquaculture, particularly in the hatchery.…”

Section: Diseasesmentioning

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Aquaculture Development in Nigeria: The Second Biggest Aquaculture Producer in Africa

Ogunji,

Wuertz

2023

Water

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Today, fish farming has become one of the fastest-growing farming businesses, turning Nigeria into the second biggest aquaculture producer in Africa. Also, Nigeria is the leading country in the production of African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) and African bonytongue (Heterotis niloticus). The great quantity of land, inland water surface, and coastland, which are suitable for fish farming, have placed Nigeria at a very advantaged position to develop aquaculture further. Here, the development of brackish and marine aquaculture represents a promising field for future expansion. An adaptation of aquaculture development has to reduce the impact of climate change as outlined. Furthermore, disease management has to be urgently improved. Among others, the availability of commercial feed pellets is a bottleneck that has to be overcome. Unfortunately, Nigeria is far from self-sufficiency in its fish supply, with a deficit of about 2.5 million tons being imported, but national initiatives envision an expansion in the future to increase the supply of the population with high-quality protein and the prevention of malnutrition. This study identifies challenges and opportunities of the aquaculture subsector and tries to give some recommendations for future development, highlighting potential governmental interventions and support.

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Farmer perspectives on desired catfish attributes in aquaculture systems in Nigeria. An exploratory focus group study

Manyise,

Basiita,

Mwema

et al. 2024

Aquaculture

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Economic impact of disease on small-scale catfish farms in Nigeria

Cited by 7 publications

References 21 publications

Re-assessment of policy implementation on fish farming in achieving sustainable agribusiness and socio-economic development in southern Nigeria

Re-assessment of policy implementation on fish farming in achieving sustainable agribusiness and socio-economic development in southern Nigeria

Aquaculture Development in Nigeria: The Second Biggest Aquaculture Producer in Africa

Farmer perspectives on desired catfish attributes in aquaculture systems in Nigeria. An exploratory focus group study

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