Information Needs of Fish Farmers in Osun-State, Nigeria

Ijatuyi, Enioluwa Jonathan; Abiolu, Oluremi Adenike; Olaniyi, Olumuyiwa Akin

doi:10.1080/09709274.2016.11907068

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“…The role of information in fish farming cannot be overemphasised as farmers need to be updated with various fish farming technologies necessary for high productivity (Benard et al, 2018). Ijatuyi et al (2016) posited that information is pertinent in fish farming for increasing production, improved marketing and distribution strategies for fish products. It has been argued that unlike the traditional agricultural information dissemination methods, ICTs have the advantage of presenting a cheaper and faster way of communicating and sharing knowledge and information (Barguma and Ndaghu, 2014;Okello et al, 2014).…”

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Analysis of the use of information communication technologies in fish farming in Kwara State, Nigeria

Omotesho

Akinrinde

Adenike

et al. 2019

J. Agribus. Rural Dev.

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The potentials of ICTs in fish farming has not been fully harnessed by farmers in Nigeria. This study assessed farmers’ awareness of the use of ICTs in fish farming, determined level of use, identified the determinants of use, and the constraints to the use of ICTs in fish farming. A two-stage random sampling technique was applied to select 133 respondents on whom a questionnaire was administered. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics, Multiple Regression Analysis and the Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation. Respondents’ level of awareness of the use of ICTs in fish farming was high (71.4%), but use was low (48.3%). The major constraint to the use of ICTs was the high cost of internet subscription (M = 3.53). At p < 0.001, number of ponds (β = 0.095), cosmopoliteness (β = 0.271), household size (β = 0.159) and frequency of extension contact (β = 0.078) determined the use of ICTs. Also, awareness of ICTs had a significant relationship with its use (r = 0.339, p < 0.01). The study concluded that the level of use of ICTs in fish farming in the state was low in spite of a high level of awareness. It recommends among others, the regulation of the activities of ICT service providers in the country for quality service at reduced prices.

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Analysis of the use of information communication technologies in fish farming in Kwara State, Nigeria

Omotesho

Akinrinde

Adenike

et al. 2019

J. Agribus. Rural Dev.

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“…Moreover, Ofuoku et al . (2008) and Ugboma (2010) reported that agricultural information on fish farming may include ponds construction and management, breeds and spawning, processing, storage and financing, disease control and treatment, fingerlings and credit facilities A study conducted in Nigeria reported that the information needs of fish farmers includes stocking operation, improvement of fingerling breed, feed formulation technique, feeding operation, marketing information, spawning operation, preservation method (Ijatuyi et al ., 2016). When acquired and effectively used by the fish farmers, such information helps to increase fish production and hence increased income and improved farmers’ standard of living.…”

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Information needs and accessibility by fish farmers in the southern highlands of Tanzania

Benard

Dulle

Hieromin

2018

Global Knowledge, Memory and Communication

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to assess the information needs and accessibility for fish farmers in the Southern high lands of Tanzania. Design/methodology/approach Both quantitative and qualitative methods were used. Semi-structured interviews were used to collect qualitative and quantitative data from 240 fish farmers in six selected districts from three regions in Southern high lands of Tanzania. Focus groups and key informants’ interviews were also used to collect qualitative data from 54 fish farmers in the selected districts. Findings Findings indicated that fish farmers highly needed information related to water treatment (management), spawning operations and fish preservation and processing. However, it was found that access to these categories of information was very low. In addition, findings indicated that age, education and income have a statistical significant and positive relationship with farmer’s information accessibility at p < 0.05. On the other hand, age, amount of fish harvested, education and farming experience had statistical significant and negative relationship with farmer’s information at p < 0.05. Originality/value The study provides a deep understanding of information needs and accessibility for fish farmers in the in Southern high lands of Tanzania, which will be assisting in in designing focused, need-based and user-oriented information infrastructure in fish farming.

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Factors Affecting the Adoption of Chemical Use in Yam Storage among Farmers in Orire Local Government Area of Oyo-State, Nigeria

Ijatuyi

Mabe

Omotayo

2017

Journal of Human Ecology

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Information Needs of Fish Farmers in Osun-State, Nigeria

Cited by 6 publications

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Analysis of the use of information communication technologies in fish farming in Kwara State, Nigeria

Analysis of the use of information communication technologies in fish farming in Kwara State, Nigeria

Information needs and accessibility by fish farmers in the southern highlands of Tanzania

Factors Affecting the Adoption of Chemical Use in Yam Storage among Farmers in Orire Local Government Area of Oyo-State, Nigeria

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