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

Authors : Ovharhe OGHENERO, Oster NWACHİ, Victory OMOROGİE

Pages : 47-51

Doi:10.47115/bsagriculture.758109

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Publication Date : 2021-04-01

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :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 insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(83%); with mean age of 44 years, mean household size 5 persons, married insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(65%); and had mean farming experience of 7 years. Majority insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(92%); had annual extension visit. Majority insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(78%); adopted earthen pond management techniques with high adoption score = 5.4. Again, majority insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(88%); adopted earthen pond over plastic insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(79%);, concrete insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(71%); and wooden pond insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(59%);. Majority insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(90.2%); indicated that integrated techniques were their prioritized need and respondents insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(80.5%); pointed out that high feed cost was their most serious constraint insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(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.
Keywords : Adoption, Aquaculture, Extension, Farming, Fish farmers, Techniques