कुक्कुट, मत्स्य पालन और वन्यजीव विज्ञान
खुला एक्सेस

अमूर्त

Fish Processing and Preservation Techniques Selected Fishing Communities along the Upper Benue River, Taraba State

Gawi GO and Sogbesan OA

This study examines the Processing of Fish techniques utilized by Fishermen in the communities along the Benue River Taraba State. The study focuses on the traditional methods and types of Processors used by local Fishermen. The survey design method was used to collect data. The instrument involved the use of questionnaire which was randomly administered on 40 respondents in the 4 communities. Focus group discussion was also used to generate additional information to compliment the questionnaire data. Descriptive statistics was used to analyse the data collected. This study is important because it provide information that will guide Fisheries managers to allow for more adaptation to new and easy methods of Processing fish products.