The status of shrimp (Penaeus monodon) and prawn (Macrobrachium vollenhovenii) farming in Cross River State, Nigeria
2012
Ayaobu-Cookey, I.K. | Anyanwu, P.E. | Ikoyo-Eweto, G. | Ajijo, M.R.
A survey on the status of shrimp and prawn farming in Cross river state was carried out in March, 2011. The survey was conducted using structured questionnaires and visits to potential sites. Data obtained through the analysis of the questionnaires indicated that seventy seven percent (77%) of the respondents were within the age bracket of 2l-50 years which fell within the active age while ten percent (10%) of the respondents were above 60 years. The educational background of the respondents showed that forty percent (40%) had tertiary education, 5.7% had technical education, 28.5% secondary education and 11.4% had primary education. The survey revealed that there was no shrimp or prawn farming in the state at the time of visit. Majority of the shrimp production activities were mainly from the capture fisheries, including both artisanal and industrial fisheries. A number of fisher folk interviewed were very enthusiastic to venture into shrimp and prawn farming if the technology for the propagation of the species were made available to them. Successful development of shrimp/prawn culture technology and dissemination will enhance aquaculture production of the species thereby creating employment opportunities and alleviating poverty.
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