FISH FARM MANAGEMENT IN OMUMA, IMO STATE
Abstract
ABSTRACT
This study was to find out the Fish Farm Management in Omuma, Imo State. This study was guided by the following objectives, to evaluate the existing fish farming practices and techniques employed by farmers in Omuma, investigate the availability and quality of essential inputs such as fish fingerlings, feed, and equipment. The study employed descriptive and explanatory design questionnaires and interview. Primary and secondary data sources were used to establish the reliability of the instrument. Total number of farmers (respondents) were 40 and 40 copies of questionnaire were distributed. The findings revealed that, Fish farm management, Imo State, experience productivity and profitability and adequate utilization of feed management in their fish farming assuming variation in adequate funding remain within reasonable levels, while a better market access are provided for the fish farmers. The study shows that high cost of feed on fish were their main challenges faced in their fish farming and also the rate of impact of feed management practices and fish productivity on their farm were very high. It is recommend that that adequate measures on good management of fish farming should be taking by fish farmers for effective and efficiency productivity.
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