Developing Freshwater Fish Farming to Support Food Security and Alleviate Stunting

Authors

  • Franchy Ch. Liufeto Faculty of Farming, Marine, and Fisheries, Universitas Nusa Cendana, Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara
  • Stefanus P. Manongga Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Nusa Cendana, Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara
  • Markus Bunga Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Nusa Cendana, Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara
  • Damianus Adhar Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Nusa Cendana, Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55324/ijoms.v2i4.462

Keywords:

freshwater fish farming, food security, stunt

Abstract

The large number of stunting cases in the TTS area is caused by a lack of food security. Therefore, the development of freshwater fish farming is very important to support food security and prevent fainting in the region. This is because the fishing industry plays an important role in increasing food security; it also reduces stunting in the region. This study used a cross-sectional research design that observed and measured all variables simultaneously. The research results show that Indonesia has an urgent need to explore the untapped potential of fresh water fish food. This is because increasing their food security and improving their nutrition will help them cope with the country's current situation. One way that can be done is to encourage the use of fish farming foods that are well known to the public, especially foods that are popular among TTS residents.

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2023-01-28

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Vol. 2 No. 4 (2023): Indonesian Journal of Multidisciplinary Science

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