Shrimps die of pollution

Tue, 19 Nov 1996, 00:00 WIB | Source: JP

JEPARA, Central Java: Shrimp farmers along Central Java's
northern coasts are likely to suffer losses of about Rp 12.4
billion (US$5.2 million) because their shrimps are dying from
viruses and pollution.

Central Java governor Soewardi said a total of 4,600 hectares
of shrimp ponds have been affected in Brebes, Kendal, Jepara,
Demak, Semarang and Pati.

"Local government has anticipated the plague by urging banks
to slacken their credit regulations for shrimp farmers," Soewardi
said. (har/06)

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