By Landu, E. J. ; Olowosegun, T. ; Olowosegun, O. M. ; Ovwie , P. O. ; Sanni, A. O. & Ibrahim, M. G.
Publisher : www.ijamt.com.ng
The International Journal of Agriculture, Management and Technology (IJAMT), Volume 4(1) : pp. 37-43 (2020)
Abstract:
This study examined factors associated with commercialization of NIFFR technologies in some selected fish farming locations in Niger state. A well structured questionnaire was used for data collection. A total sample size of eighty (80) respondents showed male gender dominance with 64% and a high percentage of tertiary education graduates of 44%. For technological awareness, Heteroclarias, Water hardness kits and floating fish feed had 61%, 53.8% and 95% respectively. Also, the result established a high level of penetration and awareness of NIFFR technologies thereby establishing a positive influence on fish farming in the study area with willingness of respondent to partner with NIFFR to commercialize available technologies. The research work was able to identified access to market, strong and well organized skills, good knowledge and understanding as some of the strongest policies that can help support commercialization of NIFFR technologies.
