Entrepreneurial Behaviors and Constraints Faced by Fish Farmers in South Kerala

Abstract

The study was carried out to examine the socio-economic characteristics of the fish farmers in southern region of Kerala and factors influencing entrepreneurial behaviour and also identified the various constraints faced by the farmers.  Ex-post facto research design was followed for the study. The study was conducted by using multi stage random sampling technique in the southern districts of Kerala and a total sample of 150 respondents was selected. The findings of the study revealed that majority of the respondents have a medium level of entrepreneurial behaviour. Age, gender, experience of fish farmers, membership in an organisation, mode of fish farming, aquaculture training received and extension agency exhibited positive and significant correlation with the entrepreneurial behaviour of the respondents. The personal, socio economic factors such as age, education, experience, membership in an organisation, mode of fish farming, aquaculture training received and extension agency contact has a significant influence on the knowledge level of fish farmers. The study recommends organization of trainings, exhibitions, demonstrations, and awareness, to improve the farmers for undertaking entrepreneurial ventures so as to enhance the socio-economic development of the fish farmers.