The Analysis of the Pattern of Aquaculture Business Management Application to Increase the Farmers’ Income in Pangkep Regency

Abstract

The study focuses on the intensification by applying processing technologies of ponds through the programs of pond intensification, which is the farming techniques, covering the repair of pond construction, water, pest/disease control, fertilization and supplementary feeding, stocking of high quality seeds, processing, marketing and business management. Extensification is intended to expand the fish farming to several areas that have great potential, while diversification is directed at the diversity of the fishery as well as the development of processing and marketing industry. This study was conducted in Pangkep Regency, Pangkajene Distrcit, Bungoro, Labakkang, Ma'rang 'and Segeri, Mandalle since this area is one of the development areas for pond intensification in South Sulawesi. This activity was carried out by field observation through interviews, questionnaires and focus group disscussion with all relevant parties. This research used qualitative and quantitative analysis methods by which data and information obtained were analyzed quantitatively and then qualitatively by using a multiple regression analysis.