A baseline characterization of aquaculture systems and livelihoods in Delta and Ogun states, Nigeria

A nationally representative characterization study is planned for implementation in May and June 2021 in Delta and Ogun states, Nigeria. The purpose is to collect data to characterize existing aquaculture farming systems and livelihoods in rural Nigeria and assess farmers’ willingness to pay for genetically improved seed. The baseline study will generate evidence about farmers’ interest and motivation to adopt (1) genetically improved farmed tilapia and (2) implement integrated fish-poultry farming. The study will also provide: (1) recommendations for targeted interventions to support adoption of genetically improved fish seeds and farming systems; (2) insights and evidence about demand for improved seed and expected market penetration; (3) potential social, economic, and environmental impacts associated with adoption of improved fish seeds and farming systems.

本研究计划于2021年5月至6月在尼日利亚三角洲州（Delta）与奥贡州（Ogun）开展全国代表性特征刻画研究。本研究旨在收集数据，以刻画尼日利亚农村地区现有的水产养殖系统与农户生计状况，并评估农户对基因改良鱼种（genetically improved seed）的支付意愿。本次基线调研将生成两方面实证依据：其一为农户采纳基因改良养殖罗非鱼（genetically improved farmed tilapia）的意愿与动机，其二为农户实施鱼禽综合养殖（integrated fish-poultry farming）的意愿与动机。此外，本研究还将提供三项核心产出：（1）为支持基因改良鱼种与养殖系统推广的定向干预举措提供政策建议；（2）剖析改良鱼种的市场需求与预期渗透率；（3）揭示推广改良鱼种与新型养殖系统可能带来的社会、经济及环境影响。