{
    "success": true,
    "data": {
        "id": 1955724,
        "msgid": "indonesia-plans-40-000-mini-aquaculture-systems-with-australia-1788353649",
        "date": "2026-09-02 18:57:40",
        "title": "Indonesia plans 40,000 mini aquaculture systems with Australia",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_EN",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Agriculture",
        "summary": "Indonesia's Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries is planning to implement 40,000 mini recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) following discussions with the Australian Ambassador. The initiative aims to enhance productivity and water efficiency in fish farming, starting with tilapia and catfish before expanding to other species.",
        "content": "<p>Marine Affairs and Fisheries Minister Sakti Wahyu Trenggono said\nIndonesia is ready to adopt the technology after observing its use in\nTasmania to improve aquaculture productivity.<\/p>\n<p>Trenggono made the remarks while meeting Australian Ambassador Rod\nBrazier in Jakarta on Tuesday, Sept.\u00a01, to discuss cooperation on\nrecirculating aquaculture systems.<\/p>\n<p>RAS continuously treats and recycles water, allowing fish farms to\nuse water more efficiently while maintaining production, according to\nthe ministry.<\/p>\n<p>The technology is expected to improve productivity and efficiency in\nIndonesia\u2019s aquaculture sector, Trenggono said.<\/p>\n<p>His ministry will initially deploy mini-RAS systems for tilapia and\ncatfish farming before expanding them to pangasius, barramundi, grouper\nand jade perch.<\/p>\n<p>Trenggono said Indonesia also wants deeper fisheries cooperation with\nAustralia that delivers tangible economic benefits to local\ncommunities.<\/p>\n<p>He said cooperation should extend beyond investment to community\nempowerment, production-capacity building, technology transfers and\ndevelopment of a sustainable fisheries ecosystem.<\/p>\n<p>Brazier said Australia remained open to exchanging expertise with\nIndonesia, citing its experience in developing technologies to support\nthe aquaculture industry.<\/p>\n<p>Australia has conducted research to increase aquaculture productivity\nwhile reducing the sector\u2019s environmental impact, he said.<\/p>\n<p>Brazier said Indonesia and Australia could combine their respective\nstrengths to protect natural ecosystems and strengthen food\nsecurity.<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Indonesia pushes resilience partnership with Australia\non food, energy<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Indonesia\u2019s urea export to Australia boosts\nIndo-Pacific food security<\/p>\n<p>Translator: Shofi Ayudiana, Tegar Fitra<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/indonesia-plans-40-000-mini-aquaculture-systems-with-australia-1788353649",
        "image": ""
    },
    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
    "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com"
}