Participatory Evaluation and Demonstration of Improved Fishery Technologies in Gambella Zuria District, Gambella Region, Ethiopia

Tesfamicheal Fissha; Belachew Gebrehana

doi:10.22161/ijfaf.10.2.3

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Participatory Evaluation and Demonstration of Improved Fishery Technologies in Gambella Zuria District, Gambella Region, Ethiopia

Tesfamicheal Fissha , Belachew Gebrehana

Article Info: Received: 01 May 2026; Received in revised form: 02 Jun 2026; Accepted: 08 Jun 2026; Available online: 14 Jun 2026

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DOI: 10.22161/ijfaf.10.2.3

Journal : International Journal Of Forest, Animal And Fisheries Research(IJFAF)

Abstract:

This study was conducted in Gambella Zuria District, Opagna kebele, along the Baro River in Gambella Region, Ethiopia, with the objective of evaluating and demonstrating improved fishery technologies through participatory approaches. The study specifically aimed to demonstrate improved fishery technologies, enhance the knowledge and skills of fishermen and extension workers, and collect feedback for further technology improvement and dissemination. The research employed a participatory extension approach using one Farmers Research and Extension Group (FREG) consisting of 15 fishermen. Improved fishery technologies including fish processing tables, improved fishing nets (Beach seine with 8 cm mesh size), and retaining cages were demonstrated at the selected site. Data were collected through field observation, focus group discussions, interviews, and training evaluations, and analyzed using descriptive statistics using SPSS version 21. The findings revealed that the majority of participants were male (80%) and within the productive age group of 36–50 years. Training and demonstration activities significantly improved awareness and practical knowledge of fishermen, development agents, and experts regarding improved fish handling, processing, and sustainable fishing practices. The introduced technologies showed positive impacts on fish production, fish quality, and household income. Improved fishing nets resulted in the highest income increase, raising average monthly income from 2,800 ETB to 5,600 ETB (100% increase), while fish processing tables and retaining cages increased income by 75% and 53.6%, respectively. Farmers positively evaluated the technologies based on ease of use, efficiency, durability, and market acceptability, with improved fishing nets ranking first among the demonstrated technologies due to their high catch efficiency and quick economic returns. The study concluded that participatory demonstration of improved fishery technologies has significant potential to improve fish handling practices, reduce post-harvest losses, increase fishermen’s income, and promote sustainable fishery resource management in Gambella Region.

Keywords:

Baro River, beach seine, demonstration, fishery technology, processing table, retaining cage.

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