Opportunities and its problem for the development of Tilapia aquaculture business in Banjar Regency, South Kalimantan

Abstract

This paper aims to provide an overview of the potential opportunities for developing tilapia aquaculture and its development problems. The research was conducted in Karang Intan District, Banjar Regency, South Kalimantan in 2021. The method used was a sensus method to 150 respondents and conducting in-depth interviews with representatives of tilapia hatchery business actors in four villages, namely Karang Intan, Padang Panjang, Pandak Daun, and Jingah Habang Ilir. The results of the study indicate that the potential opportunities for developing hatchery aquaculture businesses in Karang Intan District include opportunities for developing aquaculture in Banjar Regency are human resources related to higher education, productive age, mastery of assets and own capital, as well as the availability of adequate land area, potential for a large enough land area owned by business actors, the enthusiasm for work from business actors and the opening of the market. The problems faced include the availability of superior broodstock, the threat of drought, a pandemic disaster due to restrictions, and a flood that only occurred in January this year.