Aquaculture adoption among small scale fish farmers in Meru County, Kenya

Authors

  • Mbaabu patrick Kenyatta University, School of Environmental Studies, Department of Environmental Sciences, P.O. Box 43844, 00100, Nairobi, Kenya
  • Kitur EL Kenyatta University, School of Environmental Studies, Department of Environmental Sciences, P.O. Box 43844, 00100, Nairobi, Kenya
  • Ndunda E Kenyatta University, School of Environmental Studies, Department of Environmental Sciences, P.O.  Box 43844, 00100, Nairobi, Kenya

Keywords:

Adoption, aquaculture, extension services, aquaculture technologies, variables

Abstract

Information on the level of adoption and factors influencing the adoption of aquaculture among fish farmers is important as it indicates the level of acceptability of the technologies and projects.  Eleven parameters were investigated through a research survey in Meru County Kenya, over a period of three months (between August 2015 and November 2015). The aim of the study was to assess the level and the factors influencing the adoption of aquaculture technologies in the study area. Ninety (90) fish farmers and Ninety (90), who were not practicing fish farming were interviewed through a structured questionnaire in the study area. Descriptive and inferential statistical methods were used to analyze data. Binary logistic regression analysis revealed that, out of the eleven factors assessed, market availability, quality extension services, credit facilities, and annual farm income significantly (p<0.05) influence the adoption of fish farming technologies in Meru County. The study concludes that the level of adoption of aquaculture technologies is high among the fish farmers in the study area. Finally, the study recommends that during the planning process of projects, the socioeconomic characteristics of a community are key for a higher success rate.

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Author Biography

Ndunda E, Kenyatta University, School of Environmental Studies, Department of Environmental Sciences, P.O.  Box 43844, 00100, Nairobi, Kenya

 

 

 

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Published

2020-06-29

How to Cite

patrick, M., EL , K. ., & E, N. . (2020). Aquaculture adoption among small scale fish farmers in Meru County, Kenya . International Journal of Life Sciences, 8(2), 251–261. Retrieved from https://ijlsci.in/ls/index.php/home/article/view/5

Issue

Vol. 8 No. 2 (2020): International Journal of Life Sciences

Section

Research Articles

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