Rapid developments of fish farms in Indonesia

Rapid developments of fish farms in Indonesia
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Indonesia is an archipelago consisting of 17,000 islands, with a coastline of
about 81,000 km. Coupled with a warm tropical climate all year round, the
potential for aquaculture is vast. Even as the country only utilizes 7.38% of
its total potential area for aquaculture, it already ranks among the most
productive countries in aquaculture production.

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Rapid developments of fish farms in Indonesia
Introduction of the fish farming industry in Indonesia
Challenges need to be solved in aquaculture farming
Rapid developments of fish farms in Indonesia
The main growth driver for Indonesia’s fisheries is the fact that key
commodities such as fish and shrimp continue to enjoy strong demand
domestically and abroad respectively. The main domestic factor is the fact that
the archipelago nation of more than 250 million people is a major consumer of
fish. Fish consumption per capita was estimated at 33.76 kg/year in 2014.

Thanks to the wide coastline and warm tropical climate, Indonesia has become
one of the top 4 nations in fishery production. With the growth of capture
fisheries stagnating, further growth has to increasingly depend on the
nation’s aquaculture fisheries, which comprise mainly shrimp, fish, and
seaweed.

Introduction of the fish farming industry in Indonesia
The main growth driver for Indonesia’s fisheries is the fact that key
commodities such as fish and shrimp continue to enjoy strong demand
domestically and abroad respectively. The main domestic factor is the fact that
the archipelago nation of more than 250 million people is a major consumer of
fish. Fish consumption per capita was estimated at 33.76 kg/year in 2014.
Thanks to the wide coastline and warm tropical climate, Indonesia has become
one of the top 4 nations in fishery production.

Indonesia is the largest economy in South East Asia with a relatively young,
fast-growing, and increasingly urban population of over 260 million people. The
country has tremendous potential to be a leading global seafood player and the
Indonesian Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries has the ambition to
increase sustainable aquaculture production and reduce prices to make fish
affordable for a larger part of the Indonesian population.

Fish farming
Fish farming in Indonesia
Aquaculture is one of the fastest-growing sectors globally. Indonesia is among
the top three largest aquaculture producers all across the world. As per the
reports available, the country earned approximately USD 4.24 billion by
exporting fish and fishery products to other nations in 2014. Aquaculture has
been growing leaps and bounds, and national production targets are increasing
every year. Today, innovative practices are inevitable to achieve rapid
expansion of aquaculture and meet the growing demand.

According to the United Nation’s Food and Agriculture Organization, the most
essential aquaculture species include Seaweed, Nile Tilapia and Shrimp.

The Indonesian government has played a vital role in the expansion of the
aquaculture sector by drafting strong policies that support the sector.
Different areas where the national government has contributed massively include
infrastructure, entrepreneurship, technology, environmental issues and
production systems. Tilapia species and its production remain the key area of
focus for the government.

Challenges need to be solved in aquaculture farming
Although the aquaculture sector is growing in Indonesia, there are several
challenges that need to be resolved as well. The traditional form of capture
fisheries still follows fishing methods that are unsustainable in the long run.
Additionally, poor management has been causing various problems like water
pollution and expenses. Another issue that needs a solution is overfishing
which can be detrimental to the environment.

Fish farming
Fish farming in Indonesia
In aquaculture, one of the major concerns for fish farmers in Indonesia is the
high cost of feed. Also, the cost incurred due to infrastructure requirements
is not proportional to profits most of the times. Another common problem that
plagues aquaculture systems are diseases that reduce quality and productivity
of the output. Land use and water exchange are other issues that need urgent
solutions.

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