Abstract
The study examined the resource use efficiency in catfish farming in Southeast Nigeria. Anambra, Enugu and Ebonyi states were randomly selected from the five states that make up the Southeast zone. All the registered fish farmers in the three states were selected for the study, giving a total sample size of 192. Data collected, which were from both primary and secondary sources, were subjected to statistical analysis. The efficiency level was estimated using the efficiency ratio. Regression analysis was used to determine if any significant relationship existed between the socio-economic attributes and the income of the farmer. Chi-square analysis was used to test the hypothesis. The result in- dicated that all the resources used in catfish farming in the area were efficient- ly utilized as their efficiency ratios were more than one. The multiple regres- sion analysis results indicated an R2 of 0.789 and an F-value of 98.21 with the level of education being significant while pond size and farming experience were highly significant. The hypothesis tested indicated that resource use effi- ciency in catfish farming has a significant effect on income.
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