Indonesia: Blue economy program successfully increases aquaculture production to 6.37 million tons

In 2024, Indonesia saw a significant increase in aquaculture production by 13.64%, with the total farmed fish production reaching 6.37 million tons and seaweed production at 10.80 million tons. This increase was attributed to the country's blue economy programs and the average income of fish farmers also saw a rise of 4.55%. The Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries also successful in boosting the production of five leading export commodities: shrimp, crab, seaweed, lobster, and tilapia. Additionally, the ministry plans to support the development of tuna cultivation in Biak, Papua, in an effort to reduce pressure on tuna fishing and maintain sustainability.

Aquaculture production has increased by 13.64% in 2024, especially for five leading export commodities including shrimp, seaweed, and tilapia through Minister Sakti Wahyu Trenggono's blue economy programs. Total production of farmed fish in 2024 reached 6.37 million tons, an increase of 13.64% from the previous year, while seaweed reached 10.80 million tons, an increase of 10.82%. Also Read: DKI Provincial Government Ensures Food Supply and Inflation Control Ahead of Christmas and New Year The increase in production was followed by a positive trend in the increase in the average income of fish farmers. The average income of farmers reached IDR 5,136,547 or an increase of 4.55% from the previous year. This value is higher when compared to the Regency/City Minimum Wage (UMK) in several regions. "This means that there is economic growth. Such conditions show that the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries' efforts have exceeded the previous year in implementing one of the pillars ...