Journal of Applied Sciences1812-56541812-5662Asian Network for Scientific Information10.3923/jas.2005.1514.1517KapandaKenneth MatiyaGeorge N`gong`olaDavies H. JamuDaniel Emmanuel K. Kaunda 8200558This study was conducted to investigate factors that affect adoption of fish
farming in Mchinji Rural Development Program, in the central region of Malawi.
Using logit analysis the study showed that sex, age, dimba (wetland) size
and livestock ownership were important parameters in determining the adoption of
fish farming. The results suggest that in promotion of fish farming, an
integrated approach must be adopted. The nutrient rich water from the fish ponds
could be used in irrigating vegetables while some waste vegetables could be fed
to the livestock that provide manure to the fish ponds. Fish farming development
programs should deliberately target women to bring them into the main stream of
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