Introduction: The Chinese proverb "If you feed a fish, you can feed him for a day, but if you teach him to fish you will give him the food of life." As long as people live there, they will clearly emphasize any area fish. The importance of class production. The local government area for the production of fish in Zangon Kataf is mainly based on natural production, ie the rivers and streams in the area. The lifestyles of people in any area and their eating habits will have an impact on fish production in the area.
Most settlers are farmers, and their interest in fishing is small because they have not inherited their father because some of them are arguing. Fish is indeed a cheap source of protein for the people, and the use of aquaculture as a means of increasing production is not common unless they rely on large quantities of imported frozen fish. A quick look at the fish selling points in the region, especially in the local market, proves this fact. Statistics from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations [FAO] indicate that fish demand in Nigeria has been increasing since 1990. Therefore, there is a need to increase fish production to meet population growth and higher demand for fish. These findings indicate that in the tropics, Nigeria provides uninterrupted environmental conditions for the uninterrupted growth of fish and other aquatic organisms.
The water temperature is the best. In more than 95% of the land area, the annual rainfall is enough to reach the optimal amount of water. Water availability is optimal. Other relevant factors necessary to determine fish production are the slope of the land, the texture of the soil, and even socio-economic factors such as the availability of inputs and the best off-the-shelf markets. Zangon Kataf belongs to a geographical area known as the North Central or Middle Belt and has all of the above factors. Rainfall is the main source of water for rivers and streams from one settlement to another. The fish that are usually caught from the wild are Clarias, Tilapia, Alestes, Synodentis and occasionally Malapterurus electricus. As everyone knows, these consumers can accept. As mentioned earlier, FAO statistics show that Nigeria's annual demand for fish is growing, and central bank statistics show that local production is insufficient.
Therefore, it is very important to supplement or improve fish production to meet current challenges. Prospects for Zangon Kataf LGA fish farming abound, such as riverbeds in the area, flat/flat land or muddy land around rivers, and clay soil farms currently used for crops. Areas, other elements have been explained earlier in this article. Seasonal ponds can be built on creek beds and clay soil farms with water during the rainy season, while ponds throughout the year are close to the river to ensure water supply. Due to the poor economic strength of most indigenous people, the construction of earthen ponds will be cheaper than the construction of concrete/plastic pools, as is the case in most small-scale fish farms in the country.
Fish farming practices are usually the same throughout the world, and farmers are free to decide or choose the approach based on the circumstances around him/her. Farmers in the Zangon Kataf local government district can successfully carry out single cultivation of only one species. The favorite species of consumers is Clarias because of its meat and taste. Therefore, when he/she decides to cultivate this species, farmers can get a lot of economic benefits. With a lot of inspiration, farmers can engage in polyculture.
As demand for food increases, integrated agriculture is a step in the right direction. It ensures that the limited resources available are maximized to reduce waste. It also provides food throughout the year and also enables farmers to become self-reliant. Huge clay water farms can be dug into ponds, especially during the rainy season, to raise fish and rice [fish and rice]. Both products can then be harvested simultaneously, ie when harvesting rice. A comprehensive form of agriculture that will be viable in the fish farming industry in the Zangon Kataf area. The Zangon Kataf LGA is in the middle of the belt and the pig industry is very common. Pig is a high-yielding and productive animal. Its combination with fish increases economic efficiency and enhances its ecological efficiency as a waste, residue and legacy. Aquatic plants are often used as food. Its waste can be used as a source of fertilizer and food.
Some problems have hampered the production of wild and fish-cultured fish in the local government area of Zangon Kataf. The seeming lack of interest among settlers in the region is a major setback. Most farmers prefer to work on crops rather than fish. If their predecessors did not pass fishing as a profession or hobby to their children, it would be difficult for people to become interested in this sector. This is not to say that they do not eat fish, but most of the fish they supply are imported, and the excessive dependence on the import of such fish has its accompanying problems. It makes people pay more attention to participating in any form of fish production, not to mention the loss of nutritional value of imported products.
The fish caught from the main rivers in the area are mainly immigrant fishermen from the neighboring towns of Kano. These fishermen have established settlements near the fishery, mainly during the dry season, which is the "Agricultural period between December and April. When the crops rain into the crops, they will move back to the garden." Because of the size of the river Very few fishermen. Most fishing gears use the old fishing gear they learned from their predecessors. These fishing gears are hooks and lines, fish traps made in the form of baskets, gourds/cucurbits and some using cast nets, sometimes using fixed lines. The amount and size of fish caught depends in part on these results and is low in productivity. Sales of agricultural products.
For these farmers, the cost of building, harvesting seeds and feed is quite expensive. Security issues are also a major issue in this area. Most farms do not have fines or any other form of security, so poaching is a common phenomenon and a good setback for any farmer engaged in fish farming. Because most of the farmland is far from home, farmers who cannot farm near home further exacerbate this problem. Another challenge facing the sector is the lack of awareness, which seems to be the decisive factor in launching fish farms in the region. Many farmers lack basic information about fish farming, which may be of interest to them. For some people, the evidence messages passed to them have eliminated their interest in these issues, such as cultural water use information must be changed every day or every two days, concrete ponds must be built. The art of fish farming seems too harsh, so some people are embarrassed.
The fish production of Zangon Kataf LGA has been low, mainly due to insufficient water use in the area. Water is used for other purposes, such as irrigation, washing, bathing, etc., with little or no attention to fishing. Lack of interest in fisheries as occupations or hobbies hinders wild fish production. Most of the offspring live below the poverty line, which is common for more than 140 million Nigerians. They face issues such as meeting basic food needs, proper housing, clothing, minimum nutritional needs and health.
The increasing demand for fish and fish due to an increase in population requires donors to improve the sector. The use of low-intensity enhanced fish farming that integrates fish and livestock systems will greatly assist poor farmers. This will provide people with protein needs while increasing their margins to improve their standard of living. FISH farmers should form groups that can receive financial assistance from the government or other financial institutions.
Small-scale communities can also take this collective effort, which now uses the funds to raise fish or is accustomed to buying or manufacturing fishing boats and other fishing gear that can be used by farmers/fishers, even on a loan basis. Agricultural extension workers and all relevant personnel should be deeply inspired by the benefits of fishing and fishing in wild and fish farming. This will greatly stimulate interest in the sector. These extensions will be able to correct the suspension of the fishery well.
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