Awareness on the use of solar tent dryer among the fish processors of Kukawa Local Government, Borno State
This study was carried out in order to assess the use of solar tent dryer in some selected fishing settlement (Yobe, Daban Masara, Tumbun Beriberi and fish Dam) in Kukawa Local Government. Secondary and Primary data were used in this research. Secondary data were obtained from various literatues while primary data were obtained through the use of structured questionnaires. A total number of 60 respondents were randomly selected and interviewed: Fifteen from each settlement (fish processors). Simple percentages were used in analyzing the data. Findings revealed that, majority of the respondents (fish processors) 80% were not aware of the existence of solar tent dryer that can be used for drying fish, only 20% were aware of solar tent dryer.Among these respondents who are aware of solar tent dryer, only 3.33% have used it. The general perceptions of the respondents believe that they will use it if they are provided with the solar tent dryer. The level of awareness on the use of solar tent dryer for fish processing is very low, there is need for intensive awareness creation, through fishery extension workers.
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| Format: | conference_item biblioteca |
| Language: | English |
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FISON
2012
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| Subjects: | Fisheries, Nigeria, Kukawa, Solar Tent Dryer, freshwater environment, Fishery products, Processing fishery products, Drying, Cured products, Aquaculture equipment, Artisanal fishing, Solar power, |
| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/1834/38884 |
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