The influence of ICT usage in sharing information on fish farming productivity in the southern highlands of Tanzania

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dc.creatorBenard, R.
dc.creatorDulle, F.
dc.creatorLamtane, H.
dc.date2018-09-03T14:26:50Z
dc.date2018-09-03T14:26:50Z
dc.date2018-02
dc.date.accessioned2022-10-25T08:50:52Z
dc.date.available2022-10-25T08:50:52Z
dc.descriptionThe International Journal Of Science & Technoledge 2018, Vol 6 (2)
dc.descriptionThe use of ICTs in sharing information is very important in enhancing fish farming productivity among fish farmers. However, little is known on the linkage that exists between the use of ICTs and fish farming productivity in southern highlands of Tanzania. This study was conducted in three regions namely; Ruvuma, Mbeya and Iringa and involved twelve divisions purposively selected from six districts. The study involved 240 fish farmers who were randomly selected; it employed a cross section research design. The study used both quantitative and qualitative approaches in collecting data. Questionnaires, Focus Group Discussion (FGD), observation and key informants interview were used to collect data. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze quantitative data while content analysis was used to analyze qualitative data. Findings indicate that mobile phone, radio and television were the most used ICTs tools among fish farmers for sharing agricultural information. In addition, the study revealed a higher fish farming productivity in Mbinga and Mufindi districts as compared to Iringa District. Moreover, the use of ICTs (radio, mobile phones and television) for sharing agricultural information was found to influence fish productivity. Furthermore, other factors including income, family size, use of poultry manure as pond fertilizer and pond size had a statistical significant and positive relationship with farmer’s productivity. Thus, it is recommended that the media owners and other information providers should disseminate more agricultural programmes related to fish farming practices and make sure that such information is disseminated during appropriate and convenient time for farmers.
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dc.identifier2321 – 919X
dc.identifierhttps://www.suaire.sua.ac.tz/handle/123456789/2593
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/123456789/90741
dc.languageen
dc.publisherThe International Journal Of Science & Technoledge
dc.subjectAgricultural information
dc.subjectInformation and communication technologies
dc.subjectInformation accessibility
dc.subjectFisheries
dc.subjectFish farming productivity
dc.subjectFish farming
dc.titleThe influence of ICT usage in sharing information on fish farming productivity in the southern highlands of Tanzania
dc.typeArticle

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