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• 1. [Article] Comparative Analysis of Fresh and Dried Fish Consumption in Rural and Urban Households in Ondo State, Nigeria

  A sine-qua-non for eradicating protein malnutrition in Nigeria is increased ingestion of high-value proteins found in various fish forms. This study attempted to give empirical backing or refutation to ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Comparative Analysis of Fresh and Dried Fish Consumption in Rural and Urban Households in Ondo State, Nigeria Author: Mafimisebi, Taiwo Ejiola A sine-qua-non for eradicating protein malnutrition in Nigeria is increased ingestion of high-value proteins found in various fish forms. This study attempted to give empirical backing or refutation to the assertion that dried fish is consumed more than fresh fish in Nigeria. Data used were gathered in 90 rural and urban households selected through multi-stage sampling technique. Analytical tools used included descriptive, Z-test and Chi-square statistics and regression model. Empirical results revealed mean household size of 7 in both households while average annual income was N471,200.04 ($2,908.6) and N326,466.58 ($2015.2) in urban and rural households, respectively. The average quantity of fresh and dried fish consumed per household per year was 13.0kg and 47.0kg in urban, and 11.5kg and 38.0kg in rural households, respectively. There was no significant difference in the consumption of the dried (1.779, p > 0.10,) and fresh (1.904, p > 0.10) fish forms in both households. OLS regression result revealed that household head’s age and numbers of children below 15 years were not significant in influencing consumption (p> 0.10). Contrariwise, household size and fish price significantly negatively influenced quantity of fish consumed while household income exhibited significant positive effect on consumption. The education variable, which was not significant in dried fish consumption, had significant positive influence on fresh fish consumption. However, 50.0% and 27.0% of the respondents rated affordability and accessibility as the main hindrances to consumption. Policy options directed at tackling the high cost of fresh fish to achieve reduced price and increased consumption, were recommended. Title: Comparative Analysis of Fresh and Dried Fish Consumption in Rural and Urban Households in Ondo State, Nigeria Author: Mafimisebi, Taiwo Ejiola A sine-qua-non for eradicating protein malnutrition in Nigeria is increased ingestion of high-value proteins found in various fish forms. This study attempted to give empirical backing or refutation to the assertion that dried fish is consumed more than fresh fish in Nigeria. Data used were gathered in 90 rural and urban households selected through multi-stage sampling technique. Analytical tools used included descriptive, Z-test and Chi-square statistics and regression model. Empirical results revealed mean household size of 7 in both households while average annual income was N471,200.04 ($2,908.6) and N326,466.58 ($2015.2) in urban and rural households, respectively. The average quantity of fresh and dried fish consumed per household per year was 13.0kg and 47.0kg in urban, and 11.5kg and 38.0kg in rural households, respectively. There was no significant difference in the consumption of the dried (1.779, p > 0.10,) and fresh (1.904, p > 0.10) fish forms in both households. OLS regression result revealed that household head’s age and numbers of children below 15 years were not significant in influencing consumption (p> 0.10). Contrariwise, household size and fish price significantly negatively influenced quantity of fish consumed while household income exhibited significant positive effect on consumption. The education variable, which was not significant in dried fish consumption, had significant positive influence on fresh fish consumption. However, 50.0% and 27.0% of the respondents rated affordability and accessibility as the main hindrances to consumption. Policy options directed at tackling the high cost of fresh fish to achieve reduced price and increased consumption, were recommended. Close

• 2. [Article] Measuring Profitability in Small Scale Aquaculture Enterprises in South West Nigeria

  Aquaculture, the farming of aquatic organisms especially fish, in Nigeria is dated back to the 1940s at Onikan Experimental farm, South West Lagos and the 160ha industrial scale fish farm, Middle Belt, ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Measuring Profitability in Small Scale Aquaculture Enterprises in South West Nigeria Author: Akegbejo-Samsons, Yemi, Adeoye, Deji Aquaculture, the farming of aquatic organisms especially fish, in Nigeria is dated back to the 1940s at Onikan Experimental farm, South West Lagos and the 160ha industrial scale fish farm, Middle Belt, Panyam, Jos in 1951. Since then, great expansion has been witnessed in Nigeria’s aquaculture industry; graduating from extensive practice to super-intensive systems. This is evidenced by the use of concrete and plastic tanks as flow-through and re-circulating systems in boosting fish production in a small space as compared to extensive system utilizing earthen pond facility. The advent of extruded floating feed compared to supplementary and sinking feed are all indications of Nigeria aquaculture industry expansion. Despite this advancement, the industry contributes only 20% to Nigeria local fish production. Researchers, policy makers and donors are still doubtful about the potential of aquaculture to contribute to sustainable rural livelihoods in Nigeria. This paper presents the results of the study carried out to investigate the profitability of aquaculture enterprises in South West Nigeria. 40 randomly selected fish farms were visited, and data were collected based on their production operations. The study focussed on measures based on classical techniques which examined returns to resources used, benefit/cost ratios, welfare contribution to households/society, improvement to rural livelihoods and value addition. We use past and current records of net returns above costs and a cost of living allowance to evaluate the economic and financial sustainability of the farms in the study area. The results show that only 25% were profitably operated, while 75% were not. Title: Measuring Profitability in Small Scale Aquaculture Enterprises in South West Nigeria Author: Akegbejo-Samsons, Yemi, Adeoye, Deji Aquaculture, the farming of aquatic organisms especially fish, in Nigeria is dated back to the 1940s at Onikan Experimental farm, South West Lagos and the 160ha industrial scale fish farm, Middle Belt, Panyam, Jos in 1951. Since then, great expansion has been witnessed in Nigeria’s aquaculture industry; graduating from extensive practice to super-intensive systems. This is evidenced by the use of concrete and plastic tanks as flow-through and re-circulating systems in boosting fish production in a small space as compared to extensive system utilizing earthen pond facility. The advent of extruded floating feed compared to supplementary and sinking feed are all indications of Nigeria aquaculture industry expansion. Despite this advancement, the industry contributes only 20% to Nigeria local fish production. Researchers, policy makers and donors are still doubtful about the potential of aquaculture to contribute to sustainable rural livelihoods in Nigeria. This paper presents the results of the study carried out to investigate the profitability of aquaculture enterprises in South West Nigeria. 40 randomly selected fish farms were visited, and data were collected based on their production operations. The study focussed on measures based on classical techniques which examined returns to resources used, benefit/cost ratios, welfare contribution to households/society, improvement to rural livelihoods and value addition. We use past and current records of net returns above costs and a cost of living allowance to evaluate the economic and financial sustainability of the farms in the study area. The results show that only 25% were profitably operated, while 75% were not. Close