The Indonesian government attaches special importance to advancing small fish farmers
Indonesia
Published Jan 28, 2022
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The balance between ecology and economy will be the main foundation in building sustainable aquaculture businesses that empower the communities' welfare Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Indonesian government strives to improve the welfare of small-scale fish farmers through the top commodity-based development program, an official of the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries stated.
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In the next three to four years, pisciculture will be developed based on the top commodities, to which end the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries has readied two breakthrough plans, Director General of Fisheries Cultivation Haeru Rahayu noted in his statement, as conveyed by Director of Seedlings, Nono Hartanto, at an event here on Thursday. The first breakthrough plan is aquaculture development for leading fishery commodities that are mostly exported, such as shrimp, lobster, crab, and seaweed, Rahayu pointed out. The second priority program is the advancement of aquaculture villages that is driven by local wisdom, with flagship commodities in the deep sea, freshwater, brackish water, and coastal areas. Related news: Geographical indication can help salt farmers to market products Some 70 percent of fishery farmers in the aquaculture sector fell into the small-scale category based on the width of cultivation area, farmers' access to capital, and limited ...
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