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Factor Affecting Catfish Production in Pasir Puteh, Kelantan

Author(s) Dr. WAN NORANIDA WAN MOHD NOOR, Ms. FATIN KHAIRUDDIN
Country Malaysia
Abstract Catfish is one of the major fresh aquaculture species. Kelantan is one of the top producers of catfish in Malaysia, as stated by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (MAFS). This can partly be attributed to the demand for the species. Nevertheless, its supply has also shown reduction, leading to a production deficit. Pasir Puteh is one of the main farming areas for catfish in the state of Kelantan, but research on its actual socioeconomic factors has not been well-explored. This research intends to analyze the main factors that influence the production of catfish in Pasir Puteh. Close-ended questionnaires were administered to catfish producers through both face-to-face and online methods, yielding a total of 54 valid responses. Descriptive statistical analysis was employed to describe important socioeconomic variables including age, educational level, experience, size of pond, and scale of production. Pearson correlation analysis was employed to explore interconnections between variables relating to production and output levels for catfish. Multiple Regression Analysis was used to determine variables that are most influential in shaping production output. The result for MRA analysis indicated that marketing had a significant negative effect, whereas profit, price, cost, and incentives had significant positive effects on catfish production. The data shows that economic factors and investments are very influential in catfish production in Pasir Puteh. Further analysis is recommended to include larger sample sizes, additional production variables, and cross-sectional analyses between other districts in the state of Kelantan or other Malaysian states. It is also suggested that relevant authorities improve market access, price stability factors, and financial assistance to further enhance efficiency in small-scale catfish production.
Keywords Catfish production, Aquaculture, Catfish production, Economic factors
Field Biology > Agriculture / Botany
Published In Volume 16, Issue 4, October-December 2025
Published On 2025-12-01
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