Abstract:
This study analyzed the economics of small-scale catfish farming
in Ido local government area of Oyo State. Sixty small-scale catfish farmers
were selected using simple random sampling technique. Structured interview schedule
was used to collect information from the respondents. Descriptive analysis revealed
that the average age of respondents was 45.07 years. Average year of schooling
was 9.5 years and 90% of them use earthen ponds. The major problems faced by
the catfish farmers were predators, high cost of inputs and finance. Per harvest
cost and returns analysis revealed the gross margin as