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Female fish farmers: How technically efficient are they? Evidence from Delta State Nigeria

Year 2021, , 250 - 259, 01.07.2021

Theophilus Miebi Gbıgbı

https://doi.org/10.3153/AR21019

Abstract

The study investigated the technical efficiency of female catfish growers in Delta State, Nigeria. Data have been obtained using questionnaires from 112 female catfish farmers who have been randomly selected. Descriptive statistics, cost and return analysis as well as the stochastic model have been used in the analysis of data. The results showed that the mean age, farming experience and household size of the female fish farmers were 42 years old, 8 years and 6 persons respectively. Most of the participants are married and educated. The gross margin and net farm income were N490,378.46 and N416,242.82k respectively. With a rate of return on investment and a BCR (Benefit Cost Ratio) of 0.64 and 1.64, fish farming was found to be profitable. The Stochastic frontier outcome showed that the size of the pond, fingerlings, feed and water supply had a significant and positive effect on fish production, while the cost of medication had an inverse relationship with fish production. Age, education and household size have been found to increase technical performance, while technical inefficiency is increased by distance from farm location and credit access. The finding further revealed that a female fish farmer had a technical efficiency of 53.5% in the area of study. This is a signal that by implementing the technologies practiced by the best farmers, fish productivity can be improved by about 46.5% by the farmers. The coefficient of elasticity was 0.567, which indicated that the female catfish farmers were in Phase II. The failure of farmers to reach the production frontier may however be due to certain factors, including insufficient funding, high feed costs, water supply and fingerlings shortages. On the basis of the results, female fish farmers should be supported by means of professional training in fish production practices to ensure that their resources are optimally utilized.

Keywords

Technical efficiency Female farmers Fish farming Profitability

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I hereby acknowledge the anonymous reviewers for their criticisms and contributions that have added value to this article. Thanks to all those whose materials were consulted in the course of this research.

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Year 2021, , 250 - 259, 01.07.2021

Theophilus Miebi Gbıgbı

https://doi.org/10.3153/AR21019

Abstract

References

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  • Adewale, J.G., Ikeola, R.F. (2005). Resettlement Coping Strategies of Women Settlers around Dams in Nigeria: A Case Study of Erelu Dam in Oyo, Oyo State, Nigeria. Journal of Human Ecology, 17(3), 177-181. https://doi.org/10.1080/09709274.2005.11905777
  • Ani, A.O. (2004). Determinants of food crop output among rural women farmers in Ebonyi State Nigeria: implications for crop extension education. Journal of Sustainable Agricultural Environment, 5(2), 188-195.
  • Baruwa, O.I., Omodara, O.D. (2019). Technical efficiency of aquaculture system in Oyo State, Nigeria: Stochastic frontier approach. Journal of Aquatic Research & Marine Sciences, 2(1), 114-120. https://doi.org/10.29199/ARMS.103026
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  • Tulachan, M., Karki, S. (2000). Gender and Livestock Management in Mixed Farming Systems. ICIMOD Newsletter, No. 37.
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Primary Language English
Subjects Hydrobiology
Journal Section Research Articles
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Theophilus Miebi Gbıgbı 0000-0002-1335-7231

Publication Date July 1, 2021
Submission Date November 13, 2020
Published in Issue Year 2021

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APA Gbıgbı, T. M. (2021). Female fish farmers: How technically efficient are they? Evidence from Delta State Nigeria. Aquatic Research, 4(3), 250-259. https://doi.org/10.3153/AR21019

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