This article was originally published by the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries with the same title and content.
The Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (MMAF) is currently preparing various stages for the development of an Integrated Shrimp Farming (ISF) facility in Palakahembi Village and Watumbaka Subdistrict, Pandawai District, East Sumba Regency, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT).
Accompanied by the Governor of NTT as well as the Regent and Vice Regent of East Sumba, Minister Sakti Wahyu Trenggono visited the proposed site for the sustainable and integrated modern shrimp farming complex.
“This program aims to significantly boost national shrimp production. With vast areas of state-owned land available, this region is highly suitable for the development of a modern, integrated shrimp farming facility,” said Minister Trenggono in an official statement released by the MMAF in Jakarta on Wednesday (June 4).
The ISF development in East Sumba, he added, is expected to help accelerate economic growth in Eastern Indonesia. Shrimp has long been one of Indonesia’s top fishery export commodities in global markets. Therefore, the integrated shrimp farming program in East Sumba is a key component of the national strategy to increase shrimp production and establish Indonesia as the world’s leading shrimp producer.
“With strong support from local governments and communities, we are continuing to prepare all phases of development. We hope the groundbreaking for ISF East Sumba can take place soon,” he added.
Economic Potential
According to the Director General of Aquaculture, Tb Haeru Rahayu, the waters in East Sumba are highly suitable for vannamei shrimp farming. The proposed site consists of non-productive, open land, and the planned water intake area is located in open coastal waters with no mangrove vegetation.
“The ISF program will implement Good Aquaculture Practices from upstream to downstream within a single management system. It emphasizes eco-efficiency along the value chain, natural resource conservation, environmental impact control, and the involvement of local communities as key drivers of economic growth. This is expected to generate a multiplier effect for local communities and contribute to national economic development,” explained Director General Rahayu.
The ISF will be developed on a total of 2,085 hectares, with 448 hectares allocated for production. The project is estimated to create around 2,671 local jobs across the entire value chain. The facility will feature 14 clusters, each with 128 grow-out ponds, totaling 1,792 ponds. Additional infrastructure will include 224 cluster reservoirs, 52 wastewater treatment installations (IPAL), and various supporting facilities.
East Sumba Regent Umbu Lili Pekuwali welcomed the ISF project and expressed his appreciation to the MMAF for selecting East Sumba as the site for this strategic program. He affirmed that the local government will provide full support to ensure the success of the ISF project in the region.
