Paper Key : IRJ************298
Author: Tinah Mukuli
Date Published: 09 Mar 2025
Abstract
This study was conducted to examine the effectiveness of government fish farming empowerment schemes: a case study of lubwa fish farming block of Chinsali District; Research questions included: What types of government fish farming schemes are in chinsali? What are the impacts of government scheme on the livelihood of fish farmers? What are the effects of government schemes among small scale farmers on aquaculture development? The sample size for this study was determined based on the minimum sample size that would be required for analysis at ward level. Given that Chinsali District is divided into 11 wards, 1 farming block was selected as sample size , thus 60 registered small-scale fish farmers were sampled randomly using simple random technique. The Sampled small-scale fish farmers were individually visited at their various farms for interviews and through telephone interviews. This investigation was accomplished through a mixed research approach involving both quantitative and qualitative research methods. A semi-structured questionnaire was used as a tool to collect data from small scale fish farmers on the effectiveness of government fish farming empowerment schemes and activities being undertaken, indigenous knowledge about fish farming and, the impact of fish farming empowerment schemes among small scale farmers on aquaculture development. The data was statistically analysed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 17 and Microsoft Excel 365 was used for graphical representation. Targeted variables in the research were small-scale fish farmers (independent variables) and, the empowerment schemes and other Aquaculture activities (dependent variables) respectively. The research results indicated that small-scale fish farming plays a significant role and, has demonstrated that government empowerment schemes have contributed to the development of aquaculture in Zambia particularly chinsali district. Further, government empowerment schemes are closely related to improvements in living conditions of fish farmers. The study recommended carrying out further research on the role that government empowerment schemes play in enhancing social and economic development. The study further recommends for more empowerment schemes in fish farming.Key words: Fish Farming, Scheme, Empowerment
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