scholarly journals Gender Roles and Economic Differentials in Aquaculture of Kainji Lake Basin, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Julius Emeka Omeje ◽  
Anthonia Ifeyinwa Achike ◽  
Attahiru Mohammed Sule ◽  
Chukwuemeka John Arene
Keyword(s):  
Gender Roles ◽  
Gender Gap ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Fish Farming ◽  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
Direct Access ◽  
Lake Basin ◽  
Family Relation ◽  
Fish Management ◽  
Kainji Lake

The existing power differences among men, women and youths in aquaculture pre-empted the study on gender roles and economic differentials in aquaculture of Kainji Lake Basin, Nigeria. Specifically, the study assessed sources of production resources, gender roles, cost and returns and existing gender gaps in aquaculture. Using a survey design, a two-stage sampling procedure was used to select 81 males and 39 females from a population of 229 fish farmers. Data were presented using descriptive statistics and analyzed with budgetary technique and gender gap ratios. Key result shows that the men and youths had direct access to land through inheritance and purchase while the women (61%) accessed land through a family relation. The men and male youths performed majority of the gender roles involved in preparation of ponds, fingerlings stocking, fish management and post-harvest activities while the women and female youths were actively involved in fish management, liming and grading. Economic indicators show that the men and youths have a higher return on investment than the women implying that such power differences still exist. Hence, it is recommended that women should be organized in groups for empowerment. This will enable them utilize their collective strength through division of labour in fish farming.

scholarly journals Socio-economic determinants of net-income in fish farming in Kainji Lake Basin, Nigeria onomic determinants of net-income in fish farming in Kainji Lake Basin, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 53-61
Author(s):  
Julius E. Omeje ◽  
Anthonia I. Achike ◽  
Chukwuemeka J. Arene ◽  
Sunday A. Faleke ◽  
Queen C. Manuwuike ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Farming Systems ◽  
Fish Farming ◽  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
Farm Income ◽  
Fish Nutrition ◽  
Lake Basin ◽  
Fish Ponds ◽  
Net Income ◽  
Economic Determinants ◽  
Kainji Lake

The study analyzed the socio-economic determinants of net-income in aquaculture of Kainji, Lake Basin, Nigeria. Specifically, the study examined the; fish farming systems; cost and returns, socio-economic determinants of net-farm income and challenges of fish farming in the area. The study adopted a two-stage sampling procedure to select 120 table-size fish farmers. Data were collected with questionnaires that were administered through face-to-face interview and analyzed using descriptive statistics, budgetary technique and multiple regression analysis. The results showed that 35.00 % of the fish farmers were within the age bracket of 31-40 years, 53.34 % were men, 91.67 % were married, 55.83 % had between 1-5 years of experience in fish farming and 75.83 % had tertiary educational qualification. Majority (92 %) of the fish farmers practiced the monoculture of catfish using earthen ponds system. The estimated total expenses were <strike>N</strike> 14,953,330.74 while the total revenue generated from 9 fish ponds, each stocked with an average of 3883.986 fingerlings in 2 cycles per year was <strike>N</strike> 20,188,142.00. The estimated net-farm income after tax was <strike>N</strike> 5,234,811.26 while the net profit margin and return on investment was 25.93 % and 35% respectively. Age, experience and household size were positive and significant (p<0.05) socio-economic factors that affected net-farm income while the challenges of fish farming were high cost of feed ( ̅x=3.24), poor pricing ( ̅x =3.11), poor access to capital ( ̅x=3.09) and persistent poaching/theft ( ̅x= 2.67). Based on the findings of the study, it is recommended that there should be an intensive research by the fish nutrition division of National Institute for Freshwater Fisheries Research (NIFFR) on the possible alternatives of crude protein source that could be a perfect substitute to Clupeids in fish feeds. Keywords: aquaculture, catfish, socio-economic, profitability, farmers

scholarly journals An assessment of aquaculture table-size fish farmers activities in Kainji Lake Basin, Nigeria

Agro-Science ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 36-40 ◽  
Author(s):  
J.E. Omeje ◽  
A.M. Sule ◽  
E.O. Aguihe
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Fish Farming ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Lake Basin ◽  
Fish Farms ◽  
Farmed Fish ◽  
Economy Of Scale ◽  
Support Organizations ◽  
Kainji Lake

The study assessed aquaculture table-size fish farmer’s activities in the Kainji Lake basin, Nigeria. Specifically, the study examined aquaculture  activities in the area, assessed market information, channels and support organizations, and identified the major constraints to aquaculture table- size fish farming in the area. A two-stage sampling technique was used to select 120 table-size fish farmers. Primary data were collected with a questionnaire and presented using descriptive statistics. The result shows that majority of the respondents were males (82.1%), with mean age of 36.7 years, 53.8% had tertiary educational qualification while 66.7% had more than six years’ experience in fish farming. Majority (92%) of the table-size fish farmers operate with less than two ponds, 51% practice earthen pond system, while 91% of the farmers engage in the business for the purpose of generating income. Majority (90%) of the farmers sell their farmed fish after six months, 80% of the sales take place at farm-gate level, 80% of the owners of the fish farms are contacted directly by fish buyers. Also, majority (53.8%) of the fish buyers are the middle men who buy and resell to other fish users (processors, consumers, farmers etc). The major constraints to table-size fish farming were inadequate capital (46.2%), poor water management (33.3%), high cost of feed (10.3%) and poor pricing (10.3%). It is therefore recommended that fish farmers should form  strong Farmer Associations to enable them combat the issues of accessing capital and poor pricing. This will aid in business expansion as the farmers will take advantage of economy of scale. Key words: aquaculture, table-size, fish, farmers

scholarly journals Assessment of Extension Services Delivery to Fish Farmers in South Western Nigeria

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 2596-2607
Author(s):  
Apata O. M. O. M. ◽  
Toluwase S. O. W ◽  
Awoyemi A. O.
Keyword(s):  
Formal Education ◽  
Information Access ◽  
Fish Farming ◽  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
Extension Agents ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Services Delivery ◽  
Crucial Information ◽  
Chi Square Analysis

Inability of fish farmers in Nigeria to produce at a rate that can meet the population demand has been linked to lack of access to crucial information on improved fish farming technique. Information is an indispensable factor in fish farming and it is the basis of extension service delivery. This study was designed to describe demographic characteristic of fish farmers, identify sources of various information to fish farmers and identify information access constraints faced by farmers. Purposive sampling procedure was used to select 2 States and a total of 160 respondents were selected for the study. Descriptive statistics such as frequency, percentage, mean and standard deviation and Chi-Square (X2) was used for inferential statistics. Result revealed that mean age was 44.8 years, 77.5% were male, only 7.5% have no formal education and 98.1% were full time fish farmers. About 25.0% received information frequently, 50.6% rarely while 24.4% never received information from extension agents. Inadequate of extension contact was identified by 88.8% of the respondents as information access constraint. Chi-Square analysis showed significant relationship (X2 = 13.426, p = 0.016) between source of information and utilization of information.

scholarly journals Relationship between Gender and Opinion Leadership among the Fish Farmers of Chhattisgarh

2021 ◽  
Vol 57 (4) ◽  
pp. 93-96
Author(s):  
Dileshwari Ratre ◽  
S. N. Ojha ◽  
Arpita Sharma ◽  
Ramasubramanian V ◽  
Rajpal Yadav
Keyword(s):  
Gender Roles ◽  
Fish Farming ◽  
Opinion Leaders ◽  
Opinion Leadership ◽  
Family Resources ◽  
Female Fish ◽  
Male Fish ◽  
Extension Professionals

The ratio of fish farmers to fisheries extension professionals was 1:1000 which is too low. Para-extension functionaries can fill up this gap in the fisheries sector to improve the production and productivity of fishers. The opinion leaders from the local fish farmers community will help identify fish farmers who can further transfer the knowledge concerning how to fish to others through their diffusion network. This study was undertaken to analyze gender roles in fish farming and their relation with opinion leaders. It was observed that 90% of male fish farmers had control of fisheries/family resources, and 97 per cent of fish farmers were found to have contact with male opinion leaders. At the same time, 33% of female fish farmers were contacted by shelf help groups and local progressive farmers. The study shows that the opinion leaders influenced the fish farmers’ diffusion network and their knowledge about how to fish. To involve women in the fisheries sector, empower women, there is also a need to select opinion leaders preferred by women fish farmers.

Modelling channel partners’ opinions to achieve value-based relationship

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 220-243
Author(s):  
Subhajit Bhattacharya
Keyword(s):  
Survey Design ◽  
Distribution Channel ◽  
Research Paper ◽  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Marketing Environment ◽  
Functional Value ◽  
Channel Relationship ◽  
Effective Role

PurposeThe present competitive marketing environment demands effective role of distribution channels to create and develop a value-based infrastructure where companies can easily distribute their products into the consumers’ market. Relationship bonding between the channel partners and the company strengthens marketing efficiencies of the distribution function, which is supported by policies of the companies relating to joint business actions and value sharing. Both the tangible functional value and emotional functionalities play a vital role in the continuous success and the growth of distribution channel. The purpose of this paper is to understand the value-based distribution channel relationship for greater channel equity in fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector.Design/methodology/approachThe present study used a survey design to collect data from 156 FMCG channel members selected through stratified random sampling procedure. A five-point Likert-type scale was personally administered to obtain participants’ responses. Data were analysed using the Relative to an Identified Distribution (RIDIT) approach.FindingsThe findings of the current research paper have demonstrated that in the current competitive marketing environment, only the functional values are not enough. This research paper identifies that there is a strong need of emotional touch and linkages which leads to a symbiotic channel–company relationship and commitments in FMCG industry.Originality/valueThe present research is an original and innovative thought process of evaluating factors influencing the value-based distribution channel relationship for greater channel equity pertaining to FMCG industry by using the RIDIT approach.

scholarly journals Gender Roles, Gender (In)equality and Fertility: An Empirical Test of Five Gender Equity Indices

2010 ◽  
Vol 37 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 445 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melinda Mills
Keyword(s):  
Gender Roles ◽  
Gender Equality ◽  
Gender Equity ◽  
Gender Gap ◽  
Empirical Test ◽  
Social Institutions ◽  
Fertility Intentions ◽  
European Social Survey ◽  
Future Research ◽  
The European Union

The division of gender roles in the household and societal level gender (in)equality have been situated as one of the most powerful factors underlying fertility behaviour. Despite continued theoretical attention to this issue by demographers, empirical research integrating gender roles and equity in relation to fertility remains surprisingly sparse. This paper first provides a brief review of previous research that has examined gender roles and fertility followed by a comparison of six prominent gender equality indices: Gender-related Development Index (GDI), Gender Empowerment Measure (GEM), Gender Gap Index (GGI), Gender Equality Index (GEI), the European Union Gender Equality Index (EU-GEI) and the Social Institutions and Gender Index (SIGI). The paper then tests how five of these indices impact fertility intentions and behaviour using a series of multilevel (random-coefficient) logistic regression models, applying the European Social Survey (2004/5). The GDI, with its emphasis on human development, adjusted for gender, has the strongest and significant effect on fertility intentions. The EU-GEI, which focuses on the universal caregiver model, uncovers that more equity significantly lowers fertility intentions, but only for women. The remaining indicators show no significant impact. The paper concludes with a reflection and suggestions for future research.

scholarly journals Prevalence of Sexual Harassment in a Faith-Based Institution of Higher Learning in South-Western Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (13) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Okondu Ogechukwu Emmanuel ◽  
John Nwabiani ◽  
Afolabi Rachael Ayomide ◽  
Atulomah Nnodimele Sonny ◽  
Ikonta Peter C ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Sexual Harassment ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
Higher Learning ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Ogun State ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Institution Of Higher Learning

Tertiary institutions are ivory towers where academic and moral excellences are expected to be promoted. However, it has become where sexual harassment is a common deviant practice. This study aimed to determine the knowledge and prevalence of sexual harassment among college students in a private institution in Ogun state, Nigeria. The study employed a cross-sectional survey design to enroll 394 college students across the undergraduate levels of the university, using a 22-item self-administered validated instrument by a multi-stage sampling procedure. Demographic characteristics, knowledge and prevalence of college students on sexual harassments were measured.&nbsp; The mean age of respondents was 18.84 &plusmn; 1.833years, with majority (71%) being between ages 15&ndash;19, and 70% being females. About 39% and 38% respectively confirmed they have been victims of sexual harassment or know friends that have been harassed sexually. Level of knowledge on sexual harassment was 3.90 &plusmn; 0.866 and prevalence of sexual harassment was 4.88 &plusmn; 3.194 computed on a mean and standard deviation scale, translate to a prevalence score of 40.67%. Prevalence of Sexual Harassment was high among college student even though they had good Knowledge. A more proactive measures needs to be put in place to curb the menace in a Christian own institution of higher learning.

scholarly journals Analysis of the Profitability of Catfish Production in Enugu East L.G.A. of Enugu State, Nigeria

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
C. D. Ochiaka ◽  
C. E. Obasi
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Fish Farming ◽  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
Fish Feed ◽  
Net Income ◽  
Gross Margin ◽  
Cost Component ◽  
Enugu State ◽  
Profitability Ratios ◽  
Margin Analysis

Objectives of the Study: The study examined the profitability of catfish production in Enugu –East L.G.A of Enugu state. Sample Size and Sampling Procedure: A purposive sampling technique was employed in the selection of 50 respondents used for the study. Method of Data Collection: Data for the study were collected using structured questionnaires and interview schedules. Method of Data Analysis: Descriptive statistics, gross-margin analysis and profitability ratios were used in analyzing the data. Results and Discussion: The result of the analysis showed that majority of the fish farmers (70%) were males and within the age range of 31 - 50 years. The result equally revealed that majority of the farmers (86%) had at least a National Diploma with about 5 -14 years fish farming experience. The result further indicated that cost of feed and fingerlings were the major cost component involved in catfish production. The gross margin analysis and profitability ratios revealed that catfish production is very profitable in the study area with a net income of about N576, 667 and a BCR of 1.6. The study however revealed that the high cost of farm inputs and poor credit facilities were the major constraints to catfish production in the area. Recommendations: It was recommended that more fish feed producers be encouraged into the business to reduce the high cost of feed.

scholarly journals Influence of the Entrepreneur and Enterprise Characteristics on Success of Cage Fish Farming In the Asuogyaman and South Dayi Districts, Ghana

2014 ◽  
Vol 3 (8) ◽  
pp. 517-529
Author(s):  
Anaglo J. N ◽  
Freeman C. K ◽  
Kumah W. K ◽  
Boateng S. D ◽  
Manteaw S. A
Keyword(s):  
Customer Satisfaction ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Quantitative Method ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Fish Farming ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Managerial Skills ◽  
Know How ◽  
Enterprise Success ◽  
Cage Fish

Aquaculture is becoming a very important source of income to many people as well as a source of protein in their diets. This study examined the influence of the entrepreneur and enterprise characteristics on small-scale cage fish enterprises in the Asuogyaman and South Dayi Districts. The research employed a descriptive-correlation survey design, which used quantitative method to collect data from 105 owners and managers of small-scale cage fish enterprises. The findings revealed that age of entrepreneurs influenced customer satisfaction as entrepreneurs experience also influenced growth in sales. It was observed that technical know-how, attitude towards work, and managerial skills, had a significant relationship with profitability, and customer satisfaction. Finally, age of the enterprise was found to have a significant relationship with growth in sales. In conclusion, all the variables had positive relationships with enterprise success, but not all the relationships were significant. It is recommended that cage fish farmers should be encouraged to invest more in technical education, which will help improve on the success of their enterprises. Furthermore, farmers should take precautions to reduce the risk of failure to increase their chances of success and survival.

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