Economic, Cultural and Social Impact of Local Fish Feed Production in Borno State, Nigeria

Abstract

This study was undertaken with main objective of assessment of sustainable aquaculture fish production with reference to local fish feed production. The specific objectives were to determine the economic impact of local fish production, examine the cultural and social impact of local fish feed production in Borno State of Nigeria. Data for the study was obtained through primary and secondary sources from the respondents through survey with the aid of questionnaires. The information obtained through questionnaires were supplemented with information that was collected through individual discussed and focus group discussion. Secondary data was obtained from the farmers book of accounts and other official documents with the aid of discussed with the relevant institution or bodies. Qualitative method of data analysis was applied. The study reveals local fish feed production have developmentally impacted economically, culturally and socially on the economy of the study area. The need for advancement in the technical know-how of the local fish feed producers and transformation of the fish feed industry to technologically advance mode of production that will result to large-scale production with standard quality fish feed. Recommendation were made for the attainment of sustainable large-scale quality fish feed production that will uplift the standard of living of the fishers in the fish production industry and the general public in the study area and world at large through the integration of the traditional ecological knowledge (TEK) of the fishers and modern scientists.