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Market Linkage Mechanisms among Catfish Farmers in Edo South Agricultural Zone, Edo State, Nigeria
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The study focused on market linkage mechanisms among catfish farmers in Edo South Agricultural Zone, Edo State, Nigeria. A multi-stage sampling procedure was applied for a proportionate simple random sampling of 80 catfish farmers. Data for the study were collected using structured questionnaire and were analyzed using percentages, mean scores and Spearman rank correlation analysis. Results showed that most (96.2%) of farmers sold their catfish at local markets through direct contacts/phone calls (98.7%) linkage mechanism. Also, contacts/phone calls (4.21) were perceived to have the strongest linkage strength. High transportation costs (4.39) were the major constraint encountered by catfish farmers. There was a significant and positive relationship (r = 0.694; p = 0.000) between the perceived linkage strength and constraints encountered by the catfish farmers. The study concluded that direct contact/phone call was the most explored linkage mechanism and was also perceived as the strongest. Thus, it is recommended that relevant stakeholders, such as extension workers, provide a policy framework to strengthen those linkage mechanisms perceived to be weak, without neglecting the established strong ones.
