Linkage between Indigenous Fish Processing Practices and Sustainable Fisheries Development: A Case Study of Northern Nigeria
Keywords:
Linkage, Indigenous Fish Processing Practices, Fisheries, Development.Abstract
Development efforts have tried to introduce improved knowledge and technologies to fish processors; these efforts take no cognizance of understanding the fishers’ indigenous practices that have sustained production, hence fish processors continued to rely on indigenous fish processing practices to reduce post-harvest losses. The study ascertained types of indigenous fish processing practices and the profitability of indigenous fish processing practices that encouraged the use. The result was used to determine the linkage between Indigenous Fish Processing Practices (IFPP) and sustainable fisheries development. Purposive sampling procedure was used to select two States in Northern Nigeria based on the level of fish processing. Cluster sampling technique was used to select Local Government Areas and processing centers, while snowball technique was used to select 81 respondents. Qualitative data were also obtained through focused group discussions (FGDs) and In-depth interviews (IDIs). Data analysis was done using descriptive statistic, profitability analysis of IFFP. The mean age of the respondents was 59.9 years, 49.7% were female while 50.3% were males. Of these respondents, 65.3% were married, 68.9% had no formal education and 48.5% had non-formal education. The net profit at peak and lean season were found to be N1,449,231 and N358,483, respectively. However, for the fisheries sector to improve food security and make a significant contribution to sustainable fisheries and millennium development, the study suggests that the introduction of new technologies should be based on the types and profitability of indigenous fish processing practices (IFPP).
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