Indonesia Halts Vannamei Shrimp Import

At least until June 2008, the import of Vannamei shrimp to Indonesia is forbidden. although the import rules was expired last December, the Department of Fisheries and Marine Affairs, Indonesia, decided to extend the period until June 2008.The reason for the import rules is because Indonesia lacks behind in technology concerning disease detection and also traceability of the products. This issue

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

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,

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

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