Study of Using Irrigation Ponds for Fish Culture in Ghour Al Safi at Karak Governate in Jordan

Abstract

This research work was conducted to investigate the economic returns of fish farmers in Ghour Al Safi in Karak Governate in Jordan. Data were collected on various socio-economic characteristics affecting farmers’ output which include: sex, age, farming experience, level of education, household size, nature of involvement, etc. The data were analyzed using analytical tools like descriptive statistics, budgetary analysis and regression analysis. The descriptive statistics covers socioeconomic characteristics of the respondents assessed using frequency distribution tables. A model aquaculture South Ghour Department namely Ghour Al Safi at Karak Governate was purposively selected for the study. The findings of the study showed that the majority of fish farmers are in middle age group, education up to middle level, larger family size, in general categories, with sufficient experience in aquaculture, medium level of social participation, smaller pond area with single ownership and very low level of family income. These socio-economic characteristics of fish farmers must be taken into account for formulation; designing and successful implementation of developmental programmes.