The Comeback of Penaeus Monodon in Indonesia

The development of P. vannamei in Indonesia has lead to an unprospective future. Vannamei is no longer resistant to diseases and ideas of going back with monodon is raising. Monodon itself is a local species and still has its prospect to reign again the shrimp production in Indonesia.In the eighties till the beginning of the nineties, Indonesia led in the production of shrimp especially the

EU create higher standard for Indonesian aquaculture and fisheries export products

Indonesian government must reassure higher standards for aquaculture and fisheries product with an export destination to Europe.27 countries in Europe makes the exporting condition even harder by creating new rules for importing fisheries product to their country. Martani Huseini, the Directorate General for Fish Marketing and Processing in Indonesia said that EU wants a certification of the

FDA survey shows fisheries product in good standard

Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) has approved Indonesian fishery product and it meets international standard. This was a result of a 10 day visit by FDA to the shrimp ponds and fish processing in 10 cities and 6 island of Indonesia.Brett Koonsee (FDA) said on Friday (14/9à that Indonesian aquaculture has done well and meet environmental standards and this answers the doubt of USA citizen that

NGO wants immediate halt of shrimp farm expansion

Shrimp farming has been destructive and thought to the cause of environmental disaster. Millions of hectares of mangrove forest has been converted into large scale shrimp ponds.M. Riza Damanik, the manager of sea and coast campaign of WALHI (Friends of Earth Indonesia), said that the shrimp ponds has a negative effect to the environment and the local society. Ironically the mega project is not

Indonesian Shrimp Export Decrease by 20%

Shrimp export of Indonesia decreased 20% since 2006. Japan altered their import source to Thailand and Vietnam. Johan Suryadharma (Head of Cold STorage Association East Java) said that there were already 30 containers of shrimp from Indonesia that was denied. This was because the strict rules on antibiotis. Until the year end it will be hard to reach the export target of 400 thousang

Indonesia Fishery Product Shrimp Report 2007

Published USDA Foreign Agricultural Report Report Highlights:Shrimp farming production continues to grow while traditional shrimp catch production is decreasing. Penaeus monodon accounts for the largest share of production though Penaeus vannamei appears to overtake it. Penaeus vannamei is largely cultivated by semi-intensive and intensive farming. Indonesian shrimp producers are facing virus

EU Flight Ban Effects on Indonesian Fish Export

Export of Indonesia fish products to EU (European Union) nations will be threatened by flight ban of Indonesian flight to Europe. A lot of airlines transporting indonesia products is not from Indonesia so it is not a direct effect to the fish export. The image of embargo by EU is much greater. Until now, the export of fish products are export mainly by means of cargo sea transportation. The

23 Million USD: Fish Export Value of Central Java

The export value of fisheries and aquaculture product of Central Java Province on the periode of January - April 2007 reached USD 23 Million. The end year target is predicted to increase 5% from last years value which was USD 70,6 Million."To reach this target we have to increase the quality. This is because the importers ask for a quite high standard of quality" said the Sartono Tirtohardjo,

SCI Target for 26 Thousand Tons

The Shrimp Club Indonesia (SCI) located at Medan plan to target this year shrimp production of North Sumatera at 26000 tons. The production of this year hopefully increase from last year (which was 20000 tons). All of the shirmp produced is for the export market.The head of SCI, Savwin said that the North Sumatra shrimp aquaculture will still be dominated by intensive shrimp cultures which

2008 = Indonesian Fishery and Aquaculture Export will value at 2,3 Billion US$

The Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries of Indonesia - MMAF (in indonesian language - Departemen Kelautan dan Perikanan) set a target for 2008 fishery and aquaculture export value of 2,3 Billion US$ from Indonesia . Freddy Numberi, the minister of MMAF in a meeting with the legislatives of Indonesia said that the value was calculated from an export volume of 1,6 million tons.In the last two

Inti Kapuas cooperates with CP Prima to culture Arowana Super Red

PT Inti Kapuas Arowana (IIKP) collaborating with PT Central Proteinaprima (CP Prima) will do research and aquaculture of Arowana "Super Red". The secretary of IIKP, Hendri Hamzah, said in the report to JSE (Jakarta Stock Exchange) that the collaboration was in the scope of genetics, disease, and nutrition of Arwana. Hendri said that with this collaboration we hope we acquire important results to

Shrimp and Tilapia Still the Best

The export commodity of aquaculture product of Tilapia and Shrimp is still favourable at North Sumatra while the market of these product are still high in demand. The government of North Sumatra has still to optimize the production of both species since the market for them are very good.The Tilapia fish is the best aquaculture product form North Sumatra where it is cultured in a popular tourist

Indonesian High School Students Harvest Vannamei Shrimp

The high school students of SMK Negeri 1 Sidayu, Gresik District, East Java succeeded in harvesting vannamei shrimp for their first time. The activity was a practicum for a school subject with the help and coordination from Situbondo Brackish Water Aquaculture Center and also with the cooperation of Tasuke as a company that produce organic fertilizer. Tasuke main goal in this participation is to

Tuna Export from Bali Increased 156%

Bali exporters are not worried at all about the quota system applied to Tuna sales in Europe. The first quartal of 2007 showed that the devisa by Tuna production in Bali increased 156% from last year.The report of Bali Industri Service said that the realization from Tuna export from January until April 2007, was around 20 million US$. This was a dramatic increase from last years first quartal

Neptune Predict Dipasena Sales Will Reach 242 Million US$ in 2008

Neptune Consortium as the new owners of Dipasena Group, projected the next year shrimp production will increase as much as 562% from 6 394 tonnes this year, becoming 42 371 tonnes at 2008. Neptune also predict Dipasena sales will reach 242 Million US$ in 2008.Neptune will also invest 319 Million US$ for 5 years ahead. Mahar Sembiring as the Director of CP Prima said that the investment is needed

Japfa Comfeed latest moves

Poultry and aquaculture firm PT Japfa Comfeed in Indonesia is enhancing production capacity with the construction of two new factories costing Rp 100 billion (US$ 11.3 million).The company will issue its first bond, worth Rp 500 billion (US$ 5.6 million), in June 2007, for the new factories, which are currently under construction in their location in Bati Bati, South Kalimantan, and in Padang,

West Kalimantan Province will develop Barramundi Aquaculture

An Initiative to Learn From Australia How to Manage Modernized AquacultureThe important factors in Fisheries and Aquaculture is the human resource, technology and research. The Australian Fisheries Academy (AFA) located at Adelaide, South Australia, has an important position in fulfilling the previous matters. The academy opens its arms to developing new network and cooperation with other

Aquaculture Project Vacancy in Aceh!

National Consultant Aquaculture Specialist (NCAQ-ARC)Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)Rehabilitation Support Coordination Unit (RSCU)Location: Indonesia (Banda Aceh, Aceh Province, Sumatra)Closing date: 15 Jun 2007 (hurry up!)Job Description Under the general supervision of TCEO and FAO Representative in Indonesia, the direct supervision of the FAO-ARC Project

First Post!

Dear Readers,Indonesia is a country that has many resources for aquaculture. Many people do not know the actual development of Indonesian aquaculture because one factor is there is a lack of available information or contents concerning this subject. This blog will present important information and news concerning Indonesian aquaculture. The source of news is acquired from various local websites