1. DEVELOPMENT OF THE AQUACULTURE COMPENDIUM
BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY
The Aquaculture Compendium is an encyclopedic, multimedia tool that brings together a wide range of different types of science-based information to support sound decision-making in aquaculture and aquatic resource management wor...
2. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT OF INDUSTRIAL WATER POLLUTION
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Water pollution is a major problem in the global context, and it has been suggested that is the leading worldwide cause of deaths and diseases (Ademoroti 1996). The growth of the major industrial cities also caused water pollutio...
3. APPRAISAL OF THE PROBLEM FACED BY SMALL FARM HOLDERS IN ACCESSING LOAN FACILITIES
EXCERPT FROM THE STUDY
Nigerian agriculture has high potential but actualizing it depends on concerted efforts to address the major challenges confronting the sector which include among others; access to finance by small scale farmers. This problem has been compounded w...
4. AQUACULTURE RENAISSANCE IN AKWA IBOM STATE: A VERITABLE TOOL OF SUSTAINING THE LOCAL ECONOMY
Background of the Study
Aquaculture has, in fact, matured into a worldwide resilient and essential industry over the course of the past three decades, recording the most significant and most fast growth among the food-producing industries. According to...
5. DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF ONLINE TUTORIAL ON FISH FARMING AND PRODUCTION
ABSTRACT
The tremendous impact of electronic technology (like computer and computer embedded devices, computer networking, artificial intelligence, multimedia among others) on the human psychological capabilities productivity, intellectuality and other human related act...
6. INLAND AQUACULTURE IN NIGERIA: IMPROVING FINGERLING SUPPLY AND FISH NUTRITION FOR SMALLHOLDER FARMS
ABSTRACT
This study was carried out to assessing inland aquaculture in Nigeria: improving fingerling supply and fish nutrition for smallholder farms using in Sagamu, Ogun state as a case study. Specifically, the study examine the level of productio...
7. IMPROVING FINGERLING SUPPLY AND FISH NUTRITION FOR SMALLHOLDER FARMS: A REVIEW INLAND AQUACULTURE IN NIGERIA
STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
Inland aquaculture is an integral component of the overall agricultural production system in Nigeria. The major species cultured in Nigeria include tilapias, catfish and carp; however the African catfish Clarias gariepi...
8. IMPROVING TECHNOLOGIES FOR INLAND AQUACULTURE IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
This study was carried out on improving technologies for inland aquaculture in Nigeria. To achieve this, three significant research objectives were formulated. The survey design was adopted and the simple random sampling techniques were em...
9. INLAND AQUACULTURE IN NIGERIA: IMPROVING FINGERLING SUPPLY AND FISH NUTRITION FOR SMALLHOLDER FARMS
BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY
Aquaculture is the husbandry of aquatic food organisms. The need arose from the decrease in supply from ocean fisheries as a result of over-fishing, habitat destruction and pollution. One of the ways to bridge the gap between the reduced fish...
10. ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF CATFISH PRODUCTION IN KUJEAREA COUNCIL OF THE FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY, ABUJA,NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
This study examined the profitability and efficiency of catfish production in Kuje Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Nigeria. Purposive random sampling technique was used to sample 60 catfish farmers from whom the primary da...
11. PROBLEM AND PROSPETS OF SMALL SCALE FISH FARMERS IN EDO STATE: A CASE STUDY OF OVIA NORTH EAST LOCAL GOVERNEMNT AREA OF EDO STATE
INTRODUCTION
The story of aquaculture in Nigeria is essentially the story of catfish culture and the hope of fish supply in Nigeria hang on its development and culture. Recent trends all over the world, point to a decline in landing from capture fisheries, an indicator...
12. COMPARATIVE EFFECT OF COMMERCIAL FEED AND FORMULATED DIETS ON THE GROWTH AND BIOCHEMICAL PARAMETERS OF HETEROBRANCHUS BIDORSALIS (CATFISH) FINGERLINGS
ABSTRACT
Fish farming is a major viable solution to the problem of protein inadequacy in Nigeria but the high cost of feed remains a major obstacle. This study evaluated the comparative effect of commercial feed and formulated diets on the growth and biochemical parameters of Heterobran...
13. DEVELOPMENT OF FISH POND MONITORING AND CONTROL SYSTEM
ABSTRACT
Automated system of fish farming has become inevitable due to the immense importance of fisheries aquaculture. The efficiency of any fish rearing system depends on monitoring and control of pond water quality parameters as well as adequate feeding and a reliable power source. T...
14. INVOLVEMENT OF SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE ENTERPRISES IN CULTURE FISH VALUE CHAIN IN NIGER STATE, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
This study assessed involvement of small and medium scale enterprises (SMEs) in cultured fish value chain in Niger State, Nigeria. Fish provides a rich source of protein for human consumption. The specific objectives were to: describe the socio-economic characteristics of the S...
15. NUTRIENT UTILISATION AND GROWTH PERFORMANCE OF CLARIAS GARIEPINUS FED DIFFERENTLY PROCESSED MUCUNA UTILIS MEALS AS A REPLACEMENT FOR SOYBEAN-BASED DIET
ABSTRACT
High cost of feed and competition between fish and other livestock‟s feed industries necessitate research into low cost, non-conventional feedstuffs for profitable fish farming. The feed potential of Mucuna utilis in this direction has not been documented. The feed potentials o...
16. EFFECT OF CASSAVA FLOUR INCORPORATION IN THE FISH FEED EXTRUDATES
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Aquaculture, the farming of aquatic organisms such as fish, has experienced significant growth over the past decades to meet the increasing global demand for seafood (FAO, 2020). The success of aquaculture operations relies on several factors, w...
17. DEVELOPING CURRICULA FOR VOCATIONAL TRAINING IN SUSTAINABLE AQUACULTURE
ABSTRACT: Developing curricula for vocational training in sustainable aquaculture addresses the critical need for education systems to prepare students for environmentally responsible aquaculture practices. The study aimed to create a curriculum that incorporates sustainable practices, evalu...
18. THE ROLE OF VOCATIONAL EDUCATION IN SUPPORTING SUSTAINABLE AQUACULTURE PRACTICES
ABSTRACT: The role of vocational education in supporting sustainable aquaculture practices is critical for promoting environmentally friendly and efficient fish farming techniques. This study aimed to explore how vocational education can enhance sustainable aquaculture practices, identify ke...
