Challenges facing semi-urban fish farmers use of information and communication technology devices in Imo State, Nigeria
Date
2015
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Federal University of Technology, Owerri
Abstract
The study examined the challenges semi-urban fish farmers face in their use of information and communication technology devices in Imo state. Data were obtained using structured questionnaire from 210 fish farmers selected randomly from a list of 2300 fish farmers obtained from fish farmers
cooperative office in Owerri, the state capital. Data collected were analyzed using statistical tools such as percentages and mean. Results showed that majority (37.6%) are within the active age of 41-50, 58.6% are males, 50% have secondary education, with 11-15 years of fish farming. The respondents
have frequent access to radio, telephone (mobile), television, magazines and newspapers. The results of the analysis further showed that the fish farmers need information on feed formulation, water management, disease management, fingerlings, processing and drug use. The challenges faced by the
fish farmers include erratic power supply, low level of education, language barrier, low income, and lack of skills in ICT. In view of the following it was recommended that communication companies and service providers improve their network coverage. Government should also improve in their provision of
electricity and make power steady.
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A research article on "semi-urban fish farmers use of information and communication technology devices" It contains tables
Keywords
: Semi-urban, fish farmers, :information, technology, communication, Agricultural extension
Citation
Chikaire, J. U,, Ani, A.. O., Ogueri, E. I. & Godson-Ibeji, C. C. (2015) Challenges facing semi urban fish farmers use of information and communication technology devices in Imo State, Nigeria. FUTO Journal Series (FUTOJNLS), 1(1), 20-28