Enhancing fish farmers’ welfare through digital agricultural innovation platforms: Evidence from Nigeria

Abraham Falola; Ridwan Mukaila; Adetunji Olanrewaju; Omolola Nafisat Yekeen; Festus Awoyelu; Ibrahim Isaac Umaru

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Enhancing fish farmers’ welfare through digital agricultural innovation platforms: Evidence from Nigeria

Authors:

Abraham Falola | Ridwan Mukaila | Adetunji Olanrewaju | Omolola Nafisat Yekeen | Festus Awoyelu | Ibrahim Isaac Umaru

Publisher:

Ege University

Main Topics:

Sürdürülebilir Tarımsal Kalkınma

Journal:

Ege Üniversitesi Ziraat Fakültesi Dergisi Vol.61 Issue 3, pp.273-283

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

9/2024

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001327386

pISSN:

1018-8851

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Abstract:

 Objective: Despite the potential of digital innovation platforms to improve farmers welfare its adoption is low due to scanty empirical evidence on the subject matter. Therefore, this study examined the contribution of digital innovation platforms to fish farm output and income in Nigeria. Material and Methods: Data gathered from 187 catfish farmers were analysed using descriptive statistics and t-tests. Results: The results revealed that digital innovation platform provides credit facilities to fish farmers to boost their production activities. Before fish farmers adopted the digital innovation platform, they stocked an average of 733.12 fingerlings, which increased to 952.83 fingerlings after adopting digital innovation. Also, the adoption of digital innovation platforms significantly increased fish farm output from 742.28 kg to 1,057.81 kg. Fish farmers revenue from fish farming consequently increased from N540,905.11 Nigerian NairaUSD 1,307.01 to N780,444.98 Nigerian NairaUSD 1,885.82 after adopting the digital innovation. Therefore, the adoption of digital innovation significantly increased farm output and income by 42.51 and 44.29, respectively. Conclusion: Digital innovation platforms significantly improved farmers welfare. Based on this, this study advocates that fish farmers should be encouraged to adopt digital innovation platforms by creating awareness and providing more funds through digital innovation platforms.

 Objective: Despite the potential of digital innovation platforms to improve farmers welfare its adoption is low due to scanty empirical evidence on the subject matter. Therefore, this study examined the contribution of digital innovation platforms to fish farm output and income in Nigeria. Material and Methods: Data gathered from 187 catfish farmers were analysed using descriptive statistics and t-tests. Results: The results revealed that digital innovation platform provides credit facilities to fish farmers to boost their production activities. Before fish farmers adopted the digital innovation platform, they stocked an average of 733.12 fingerlings, which increased to 952.83 fingerlings after adopting digital innovation. Also, the adoption of digital innovation platforms significantly increased fish farm output from 742.28 kg to 1,057.81 kg. Fish farmers revenue from fish farming consequently increased from N540,905.11 Nigerian NairaUSD 1,307.01 to N780,444.98 Nigerian NairaUSD 1,885.82 after adopting the digital innovation. Therefore, the adoption of digital innovation significantly increased farm output and income by 42.51 and 44.29, respectively. Conclusion: Digital innovation platforms significantly improved farmers welfare. Based on this, this study advocates that fish farmers should be encouraged to adopt digital innovation platforms by creating awareness and providing more funds through digital innovation platforms.

 Objective: Despite the potential of digital innovation platforms to improve farmers welfare its adoption is low due to scanty empirical evidence on the subject matter. Therefore, this study examined the contribution of digital innovation platforms to fish farm output and income in Nigeria. Material and Methods: Data gathered from 187 catfish farmers were analysed using descriptive statistics and t-tests. Results: The results revealed that digital innovation platform provides credit facilities to fish farmers to boost their production activities. Before fish farmers adopted the digital innovation platform, they stocked an average of 733.12 fingerlings, which increased to 952.83 fingerlings after adopting digital innovation. Also, the adoption of digital innovation platforms significantly increased fish farm output from 742.28 kg to 1,057.81 kg. Fish farmers revenue from fish farming consequently increased from N540,905.11 Nigerian NairaUSD 1,307.01 to N780,444.98 Nigerian NairaUSD 1,885.82 after adopting the digital innovation. Therefore, the adoption of digital innovation significantly increased farm output and income by 42.51 and 44.29, respectively. Conclusion: Digital innovation platforms significantly improved farmers welfare. Based on this, this study advocates that fish farmers should be encouraged to adopt digital innovation platforms by creating awareness and providing more funds through digital innovation platforms.

 Amaç: Dijital inovasyon platformlarının çiftçilerin refahını artırma potansiyeline rağmen, konuyla ilgili ampirik kanıtların yetersiz olması nedeniyle benimsenmesi düşüktür. Bu nedenle, bu çalışmada dijital inovasyon platformlarının Nijeryadaki balık çiftliği üretimine ve gelirine katkısı incelenmiştir. Materyal ve Yöntem: 187 yayın balığı çiftçisinden toplanan veriler, tanımlayıcı istatistikler ve t-testleri kullanılarak analiz edilmiştir. Araştırma Bulguları: Sonuçlar, dijital inovasyon platformunun, balık çiftçilerine üretim faaliyetlerini artırmaları için kredi kolaylığı sağladığını ortaya koymuştur. Balık çiftçileri dijital inovasyon platformunu benimsemeden önce ortalama 733,12 yavru balık stoklarken; bu rakam dijital yeniliği benimsedikten sonra 952,83 yavruya yükselmiştir. Ayrıca dijital inovasyon platformlarının benimsenmesi, balık çiftliği üretimini 742,28 kgdan 1.057,81 kga anlamlı bir şekilde artırmıştır. Balık çiftçilerinin balık yetiştiriciliğinden elde ettiği gelir, dijital yeniliği benimsedikten sonra 540.905,11 Nijerya Nairasından 1.307,01 ABD Doları 780.444,98 Nijerya Nairasına 1.885,82 ABD Doları yükselmiştir. Dolayısıyla, dijital inovasyonun benimsenmesi, çiftlik üretimini ve gelirini sırasıyla 42,51 ve 44,29 oranında önemli ölçüde artırmıştır. . Sonuç: Dijital inovasyon platformları çiftçilerin refahını önemli ölçüde artırmıştır. Buna göre, bu çalışma, farkındalık oluşturmak ve dijital inovasyon platformları aracılığıyla daha fazla fon sağlayarak balık çiftçilerinin dijital inovasyon platformlarını benimsemeye teşvik edilmesi gerektiğini savunmaktadır.

Article Details

Enhancing fish farmers’ welfare through digital agricultural innovation platforms: Evidence from Nigeria

Authors:

Abraham Falola | Ridwan Mukaila | Adetunji Olanrewaju | Omolola Nafisat Yekeen | Festus Awoyelu | Ibrahim Isaac Umaru

Publisher:

Ege University

Main Topics:

Sürdürülebilir Tarımsal Kalkınma

Journal:

Ege Üniversitesi Ziraat Fakültesi Dergisi Vol.61 Issue 3, pp.273-283

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

9/2024

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001327386

pISSN:

1018-8851

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Authors: Abraham Falola | Ridwan Mukaila | Adetunji Olanrewaju | Omolola Nafisat Yekeen | Festus Awoyelu | Ibrahim Isaac Umaru

Publisher: Ege University

Main Topics: Sürdürülebilir Tarımsal Kalkınma

Journal: Ege Üniversitesi Ziraat Fakültesi Dergisi Vol.61 Issue 3, pp.273-283

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 9/2024

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 2001327386

pISSN: 1018-8851

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Authors:

Abraham Falola | Ridwan Mukaila | Adetunji Olanrewaju | Omolola Nafisat Yekeen | Festus Awoyelu | Ibrahim Isaac Umaru

Publisher:

Ege University

Main Topics:

Sürdürülebilir Tarımsal Kalkınma

Journal:

Ege Üniversitesi Ziraat Fakültesi Dergisi Vol.61 Issue 3, pp.273-283

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

9/2024

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001327386

pISSN:

1018-8851