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How efficient is pond and tank freshwater aquaculture fish farming in Ghana. A Cobb-Douglas production stochastic frontier analysis

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Agbekpornu, Hayford, Yeboah, Doris, and Xinhua, Yuan

Abstract:

There are a range of smaller-scale fish farms operating in Ghana producing mainly tilapia and catfish based on extensive (stocking of small reserviours), intensive and semi-intensive (earthen ponds & tanks) techniques. Aquaculture production in Ghana plays a significant role in the economic development of livelihoods of fish farmers and contributes...

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Willingness to Participate in an Insurance Scheme by Artisanal Fishers in Ghana

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Agbekpornu, Hayford, Yeboah, Doris, Quaatey, Samuel, Williams, Rosina, Yeboah, Richard, and Issah, Fuseina

Abstract:

This study examines the willingness of canoe owners and crew members to participate in an insurance scheme in Ghana. A total of 386 canoe owners and 164 crew from four (4) coastal regions and the inland lake areas were sampled. Data was collected through semi-structured questionnaires on socio-economic characteristics, canoe...

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Presentation and Research Paper