Influence of Socioeconomic Factors on Adoption of Aquaculture Practices
Influence of Socioeconomic Factors on Adoption of Aquaculture Practices
Date
2020
Authors
Kumar, Manoj
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Publisher
Society of Fisheries Technologists (India)
Abstract
The present study was conducted in West Champaran
and East Champaran districts of Bihar with the
objective to assess the socio-economic profile and
the adoption level of scientific aquaculture practices
among fish farmers. Improving aquaculture production
by adopting scientific aquaculture practices into
the existing farming system is essential for the food
and nutritional security of the farmers and their
income. The study also attempted to identify factors
that influence the adoption of scientific aquaculture
practices. Data from 144 fish farmers were analysed
and it was found that the majority (70.1%) of the fish
farmers were middle aged with 56% having high
school to graduate level education which is an
important factor influencing adoption of new
technology. Results also indicate that sex, age,
extension participation, land size, income and
family size are the other factors that influence the
adoption of scientific aquaculture practices.
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Keywords
Fish farmer, socio-economics, adoption, scientific aquaculture practices