SOCIO-ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF VOCATIONAL FISH-POND PRODUCTION IN ANAMBRA EAST LGA OF ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA

Abstract

The study was carried out in Anambra East L.G.A. of Anambra State to analyses the socio economic characteristics of farmers and their effect on vocational pond fish production.  Primary data were collected from 90 fish farms using well structured questionnaire.  Descriptive statistics and multiple regression analysis were used to analyse the data collected.  The findings indicated that 64% were male, aged between 31 to 50 years, with 11 to 15 years experience.  The regression analysis result showed that five variables, age, experience, professional status, feed cost and pond size had significant influence on pond fish production output.  Recommendations among others include that pond fish producers be provided with subsidized credit to improve enable them on their production capacity.