Modeling seaweed cultivation in Wakatobi for the prosperity of Indonesian farmers

Published 2024년 2월 21일

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Indonesia's Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) is developing a 51.25-hectare seaweed cultivation model in Wakatobi Regency, Southeast Sulawesi, as part of its strategy to build a downstream seaweed industry and improve farmer welfare. The initiative, which involves the community as the main actors, is expected to generate a net profit of IDR 6.9 billion per year and increase production by 186 percent to 100,835 tons per year. The model also aims to increase the number of cultivators by 10 percent to 772 people and empower local communities.

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TABLOIDSINARTANI.COM, Wakatobi---Seaweed is one of the superior commodities developed by the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (KKP). Apart from being easy to cultivate, this commodity is also in great demand in the export market. KKP has also developed a seaweed cultivation model covering an area of 51.25 hectares (ha) in Wakatobi Regency, Southeast Sulawesi. Modeling seaweed cultivation is also part of the KKP's strategy in building a downstream seaweed industry which is expected to be able to improve the welfare of farmers. Minister of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Sakti Wahyu Trenggono said, Wakatobi is one of the models for seaweed cultivation in four other regions, namely, Southeast Maluku, Rote Ndao, Buleleng and East Lombok. The seaweed cultivation modeling program applies integrated area-based management from upstream to downstream. Through this strategy, upstream production can increase and run sustainably with quality harvests. "In accordance with the ...

Source: Tabloidsinartani