Relationship between Scientific Management Practices Followed by Fish Farmers with their Socio-economic Profile Characteristics
Prashanth B. *
Department of Agricultural Extension Education, University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bangalore - 560065, Karnataka, India.
Shashidhara K. K.
Department of Agricultural Extension Education, University of Agricultural Sciences, Raichur - 584102, Karnataka, India.
C. Vaishnavi
Division of Agricultural Extension, ICAR-IARI, New Delhi – 110012, India.
S. B. Goudappa
Department of Agricultural Extension, University of Agricultural Sciences, Raichur – 584102, Karnataka, India.
B. S. Reddy
ZARS, Kalaburagi, University of Agricultural Sciences, Raichur - 584102, Karnataka, India.
Sudhakar A. C.
Department of Inland Fisheries, MARS, University of Agricultural Sciences, Raichur - 584102, Karnataka, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
This study investigates the relationship between the adoption of scientific management practices by fish farmers and their socio-economic profile characteristics in the Raichur district of Karnataka, India. Using an ex-post-facto research design, data were collected from 120 fish farmers across eight villages. The results indicate that 36.28% of farmers adopted scientific management practices at a medium level, while 33.72% and 30.00% reported low and high adoption levels, respectively. Key socio-economic factors influencing adoption included education, social participation, extension orientation, and mass media utilization. These findings underscore the need for targeted interventions to enhance adoption rates and improve fish farming productivity, thereby supporting rural economies. This revised abstract maintains the essential details while improving clarity and focus.
Keywords: Fish farmers, scientific management, profie, relation, association