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Adoption of Artisanal Fishing Innovations among Fisherfolks in Delta State, Nigeria
Abstract
The study examined the extent of adoption of artisanal fishing innovations among artisanal fisherfolks in Delta State, Nigeria. Data for the study were obtained through interview schedules from 120 household heads of artisanal fishermen. Percentages, mean and exploratory factor analysis were used in analysing the data. The study revealed that synthetic fishing nets ( = 4.0); smoking kilns ( = 4.0), post-harvest processing techniques ( = 4.0), and mending of synthetic fishing nets ( = 4.0) had higher adoption scores when compared to other innovations. Most (65.8%) of the respondents were males and married (68.1%) with a mean age of 45.7 years. Findings also show that the majority (72.4%) of the artisanal fisherfolks had 11 – 40 years of experience in artisanal fishing. The major constraints to adopting innovation in the artisanal fishery include family problems, environmental problems, and contact problems. Increased extension contacts and training should be done to guide, educate, and enhance the skills of artisanal fisherfolks for increased productivity and improved socioeconomic well-being.
