Publication Date:
2021-07-14
Description:
A study on contribution of information channels to adoption of aquaculture technologies was carried out in Baga area of Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State. A total of 144 respondents were sampled with questionnaire in 2008 to generate data which was analyzed with descriptive statistical tools. Contact methods constitute the dominant sources of information to fish farmers while mass methods are grossly under utilized. Extension agents and State ADP championed information dissemination to respondents to attain 67.8% adoption. However, information were found to be less effective to meet fish farmers need for high productivity, thus creating doubt on reliability and accuracy of information. By implication, both fish farmers and EAs need training to improve their knowledge on aquaculture technologies. It entails strengthening linkage between fisheries research and extension for active participation in MTRM and FNT for easy access to information and practical knowledge. This should be supported by public-private partnership for promotion and sponsorship of aquaculture technologies in the mass media with other ICTs like tape. YCD, YHS. GSM for effective coverage and service delivery to fish farmers.
Description:
Includes:-3 tables.;15refs.
Keywords:
Aquaculture
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Nigeria
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Baga
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Extension Services
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freshwater environment
;
Aquaculture
;
Information services
;
Technology transfer
Repository Name:
AquaDocs
Type:
conference_item
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TRUE
Format:
application/pdf
Format:
application/pdf
Format:
84-87
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