Pilot for the development of modern shrimp ponds in Indonesia

60ha pilot for the development of modern shrimp ponds in Indonesia

a pilot for the development of modern shrimp ponds in Indonesia. This farm concept will be replicated in Waingapu in East Nusa Tenggara, covering an area of 1,800ha. The ground breaking is planned for June/July 2023.

Over the last few years, Indonesia’s Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (MMAF) has been planning to expand farmed shrimp production to 2 million tonnes by 2024. The concept is a cluster farming system and will be implemented all over the Archipelago. All facilities from hatchery to cold storage and processing will be available in each cluster. The idea is to raise the productivity of traditional farms with smaller and lined ponds and adapt to new technology and innovations.

On 9 March 2023, Indonesia President Joko Widodo inaugurated a zone-based integrated shrimp farm covering 60ha out of a total land area of 100ha in Petanahan District, Kebumen, Central Java. This was at an investment of IDR175 billion (USD11.4 million).

On9 March 2023, Indonesia President Joko Widodo inaugurated a zone-based integrated shrimp farm covering 60ha out of a total land area of 100ha in Petanahan District, Kebumen, Central Java. This was at an investment of IDR175 billion (USD11.4 million).

This zone-based shrimp farming concept called BUBK is an environmentally friendly pond system and will be a pilot for the development of modern shrimp ponds in Indonesia. This farm concept will be replicated in Waingapu in East Nusa Tenggara, covering an area of 1,800ha and where the ground breaking is planned for June/July 2023.

This zone-based shrimp farming concept called BUBK is an environmentally friendly pond system and will be

The Kebumen BUBK pond system consists of 149 ponds with an initial productivity of 40 tonnes/ha. It is equipped with a wastewater management plant (WWTP), water intake to laboratory space. This pond implements Good Fish Farming Methods (CBIB) to maintain the optimisation of shrimp growth so that the harvest is of high quality and competitive in the market.

Over the last few years, Indonesia’s Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (MMAF) has been planning to expand farmed shrimp production to 2 million tonnes by 2024. The concept is a cluster farming system and will be implemented all over the Archipelago. All facilities from hatchery to cold storage and processing will be available in each cluster. The idea is to raise the productivity of traditional farms with smaller and lined ponds and adapt to new technology and innovations. It will also involve the revitalisation of traditional ponds.

The Kebumen BUBK pond system consists of 149 ponds with an initial productivity of 40 tonnes/ha. It is equipped with a wastewater management plant (WWTP), water intake to laboratory space. This pond implements Good Fish Farming Methods (CBIB) to maintain the optimisation of shrimp growth so that the harvest is of high quality and competitive in the market.

The theme of this year’s VietShrimp Aquaculture International Fair (VietShrimp) is “Innovative value chain upgrading”. It will be held from 12-14 April at Can Tho Promotion Agency, Can Tho City, Vietnam.

A global reach

VietShrimp 2021 was successful but with a few foreign visitors due to the Covid-19 pandemic. In 2023, with the opening of borders, organisers expect that VietShrimp will attract businesses from leading countries in aquaculture. Additionally, those absent from VietShrimp 2021 have expressed interest to participate in this year’s event and seek cooperation opportunities with Vietnam’s businesses. International companies based in Vietnam have already registered to attend the event, including Thang Long Group, Skretting Vietnam, Viet Uc Seafood Corporation, UniPresident Vietnam Ltd., Co, DSM, Rynan Technologies Vietnam JSC, and Lallemand Animal Nutrition.

Challenges and Opportunities

According to VASEP, the sector continues to face difficulties since 2020, affecting productivity and profitability.

Production from aquaculture accounts for 70% of raw materials required for processing for export. Thus, businesses are all considering expanding farming areas. However, due to urbanisation, the shortage of land is a big challenge to businesses and farmers. In addition, there are hurdles with certification on traceability of seafood. At VietShrimp 2023, leading experts in fisheries from Vietnam and other countries will discuss and find solutions to help businesses overcome challenges for the development of Vietnam’s fisheries.

Extensive workshop program

Organisers have arranged for an exciting 2-day workshop program, to showcase Vietnam’s aquaculture industry. There will be 4 sections: Innovative value chain upgrading; Emission reductions in shrimp farming; Value chain digitization and Branding Vietnamese shrimp. Leading aquaculture companies will present their latest research, products and models. International experts will also provide an overall view of this industry and share knowledge on the the science, technology, business and social aspects of aquaculture.

More information: www.vietshrimp.net or email vietshrimp@gmail.com.