Indonesia is ranked in the top 3 as the largest fish-producing country in the world, after China and India. However, the Balitbang of the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries explained that per capita fish consumption in Indonesia has only reached 25.77 kg. This figure is relatively low when compared to other countries, where one of the causes of the low consumption of fish is the price which is still relatively high. This high price is due to the lack of efficient technology and methods of freshwater fish farming currently used. So far, most aquaculture in Indonesia is still using traditional methods, where these methods have several weaknesses, including dependence on the ability of cultivators. If cultivators do not have adequate capabilities, the possibility of crop failure will increase. Weather and water quality are also determining success in freshwater fish farming.
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