Indonesian Fish Farmers Achieve Success with Biofloc System, Boosting Food Security

In Sumurgede Village, Cilamaya Kulon District, Karawang Regency, Indonesia, the Pokdakan Pusaka At Taqwa fish farming group has achieved a significant harvest of 1.2 tons of tilapia using the biofloc system. This success is presented as a testament to the effectiveness of President Prabowo Subianto's national food security program, known as Astacita, in directly benefiting the rural economy.

The group transformed from a regular religious study group into a productive fish cultivation business. Anwar Sadad, also known as Neko, the chairman of Pokdakan Pusaka At Taqwa, stated that the group's success was made possible by substantial government support. He emphasized their commitment to continuing the Astacita program, which aims to bolster national food security.

This initial harvest yielded 1.2 tons of high-quality tilapia, with each fish averaging 250 grams. This accomplishment has earned Pokdakan Pusaka At Taqwa the distinction of being the second-best biofloc system cultivator in West Java Province, following Cirebon.

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We initially did not think of venturing into tilapia farming. However, thanks to President Prabowo's assistance, we now have a productive activity. We are committed to continuing to support the President's people-centric Astacita program for national food security.

The group received intensive guidance from Laila Yunita Indah, a fisheries extension officer from the Freshwater Aquaculture Research and Extension Center in Bogor. Indah initially had doubts about the group's long-term viability but was impressed by their determination and cohesion. She described their achievement as highly successful and inspiring for novice cultivators.

The success of Pokdakan Pusaka At Taqwa serves as concrete evidence that government support through biofloc cultivation systems not only boosts food production but also effectively creates new employment opportunities and helps reduce poverty at the village level.

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At first, I was not sure if this fish farming group could last long, but I was wrong. They have high spirits and have proven to be very cohesive. For novice cultivators, what Pokdakan Pusaka At Taqwa has achieved is very successful and inspiring.