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The Importance Of Fish Production And Its Marketing Value
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In the 1950s the US government supported programs of farm pond
construction and stocking. Although more than 2 million ponds were
constructed they have demonstrated little importance for food
production. In 1960s ponds were constructed specifically for catfish in
the Southern United States where production fastest growing agricultural
enterprises from 1970s till today. Catch moved to the Mississippi delta
Region. The federal research laboratory in sluttgart, Arkansas, helped
promote catfish by providing information and support. Regional
government aquaculture research centers have helped bolster growth and
profitability of the industry. Aquaculture production in North America
involves diverse farming systems in diverse areas. It is most
concentrated in the southern region of the United States. Today the US
catfish industry of the largest aquaculture industry in the world
employing more than 25, 000 people and generating over $ 1 billion
annually. More than 178, 000 acres of catfish ponds on 1300 farms
produced approximately 100 million metric tones per year. Currently 80%
of the catfish production occurs in the state of Mississippi with 105,
000 acres concentrated on 400 farms. Many other commercial species are
also centred in the south East Louisiana is the leading producer of craw
fish and arkangas leads in baitfish production. Florida is the leading
in ornamental fish, increasingly there are niches being found for hybrid
stripped bass, fresh water prawns, red fish and tilapias throughout the
country. Other species that have potential include allegation,
bullfrogs and turtles. Production of the American cupped oyster is
predominately from the united state e.g. clams, crayfish, catfish,
mussels, cyprinids etc.
STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
The statement of the problem are;
1. Do we have fishing ponds in Delta State of Nigeria?
2. Do we have enough facilities to engage in fishing production?
3. What can the federal government do about the fishing industry
4. What are the roles of the public concerning fish production?
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ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]The importance of fish production and marketing value of fish production in Ughilli North East Local Government Area of Delta State. Fishery industry in Ughelli North East Local Government were randomly selected to find out the importance of fishing.Questionnaires methods and oral interview were used in collection of data. Questionnaires were send out to people in fisheries industry to answer. The study review the importance of fish production industries, in the area of study include financial p ... Continue reading---
