Determinants of fish farmers’ awareness of insect-based aquafeeds in Kenya; the case of black soldier fly larvae meal

Ouko, Kevin Okoth; Mboya, Jimmy Brian; Obiero, Kevin; Ogello, Erick Ochieng; Mukhebi, A.W.; Muthoka, Mavindu; Munguti, Jonathan M.

doi:10.1080/23311932.2023.2187185

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“…As a result, aquaculture production costs are expected to rise, making it more difficult for small‐scale producers to thrive (Bueno & Soto, 2017). Rising fishmeal and fish oil costs, on the other hand, are projected to drive scientific research into innovative protein and oil sources to replace conventional constituents in aqua feeds (Hardy, 2010; Ouko et al., 2023).…”

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Socio‐economic impacts of climate change and adaptation actions among smallholder fish farmers in Sub‐Saharan Africa

Muthoka,

Ouko,

Mboya

et al. 2024

Aquaculture Fish & Fisheries

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Aquaculture is the world's fastest‐growing food‐producing sector, making it a significant contributor to food and nutrition security for the globally growing human population. Nevertheless, its long‐term growth is limited by the effects of climate change. Aquaculture in Sub‐Saharan Africa (SSA), which is dominated by small‐scale fish farming, is increasingly threatened by climate change, which has a substantial influence on its productivity and scalability. In this context, the present research looks at the socio‐economic consequences of climate change on small‐scale fish producers in SSA, as well as potential adaptation techniques to the effects of climate change. A clear understanding of these socio‐economic repercussions of climate change is critical for developing effective strategies to reduce future impacts and safeguard aquaculture‐based livelihoods. Furthermore, understanding the socio‐economic consequences of climate change on communities dependent on aquaculture is important for advising policymakers and decision‐makers on formulating and implementing policies that sustain aquaculture production amidst the climate change crisis. This article suggests various adaptation strategies to increase resilience to climate change, including diversification of livelihoods and species, use and incorporation of local and indigenous knowledge, shifting to aquaculture species less vulnerable to changing climatic conditions, capacity building through aquaculture insurance schemes, continued fish supply from capture fisheries, and consolidation of equity and human rights concerns. These adaptive methods, when combined, have the potential to enhance outcomes for populations who are more susceptible owing to their unstable socio‐economic conditions.

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Socio‐economic impacts of climate change and adaptation actions among smallholder fish farmers in Sub‐Saharan Africa

Muthoka,

Ouko,

Mboya

et al. 2024

Aquaculture Fish & Fisheries

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“…Respondents were chosen through a systematic sampling techniques, where the first respondent was selected randomly followed by a three-interval estimates for subsequent respondents from the household list provided by the village executive officer. Studies (Ouko et al , 2023; Tesfahunegn and Gebru, 2022; Asare-Nuamah et al , 2022) also used a systematic sampling technique for sampling smallholder farmers. According to Rahman et al (2022), the use of a systematic sampling technique is meant to enhance internal and external validity at minimal cost.…”

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Factors influencing mobile phone usage awareness for accessing agricultural marketing information by grape smallholder farmers in Dodoma, Tanzania

Nyagango,

Sife,

Kazungu

2023

JICES

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Purpose There is a contradictive debate on factors influencing mobile phone usage awareness among scholars. This study aims to examine factors influencing mobile phone usage awareness for accessing agricultural marketing information. Design/methodology/approach A descriptive cross-sectional research design was used with 400 smallholder grape farmers. The use of structured questionnaires, focus group discussions and key informant interviews helped to collect primary data. Data analysis was subjected to descriptive, ordinal logistic regression and thematic approaches. Findings This study found that farmers were mostly aware of voice calls helping to access buyers and price information. Education, age and sex were the critical factors influencing mobile phone usage awareness among grape smallholder farmers. Originality/value This study contributes to scientific knowledge by providing an understanding of the perceived factors on mobile phone usage awareness within the grape subsector to inform policymakers.

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Factors influencing Satisfaction with mobile phone use for Accessing Agricultural Marketing Information by grape smallholder farmers in Dodoma, Tanzania

Nyagango,

Sife,

Kazungu

2024

GKMC

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Purpose Despite the vast potential of mobile phone use, grape smallholder farmers’ satisfaction with mobile phone use has attracted insufficient attention among scholars in Tanzania. The study examined factors influencing satisfaction with mobile phone use for accessing agricultural marketing information. Design/methodology/approach The study used a cross-sectional research design and a mixed research method. Structured questionnaire and focus group discussions were used to collect primary data from 400 sampled grape smallholder farmers. Data were analysed inferentially involving two-way analysis of variance, ordinal logistic regression and thematic analysis. Findings The findings indicate a statistically significant disparity in grape smallholder farmers’ satisfaction across different types of agricultural marketing information. Grape smallholder farmers exhibited higher satisfaction levels concerning information on selling time compared to all other types of agricultural marketing information (price, buyers, quality and quantity). Factors influencing grape smallholder farmers’ satisfaction with mobile phone use were related to perceived usefulness, ease of use, experience and cost. Originality/value This study contributes to scientific knowledge by providing actionable insights for formulating unique strategies for smallholder farmers’ satisfaction with agricultural marketing information.

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Determinants of fish farmers’ awareness of insect-based aquafeeds in Kenya; the case of black soldier fly larvae meal

Cited by 4 publications

References 46 publications

Socio‐economic impacts of climate change and adaptation actions among smallholder fish farmers in Sub‐Saharan Africa

Socio‐economic impacts of climate change and adaptation actions among smallholder fish farmers in Sub‐Saharan Africa

Factors influencing mobile phone usage awareness for accessing agricultural marketing information by grape smallholder farmers in Dodoma, Tanzania

Factors influencing Satisfaction with mobile phone use for Accessing Agricultural Marketing Information by grape smallholder farmers in Dodoma, Tanzania

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