MEMOTONEWS - H Edi Purwanto or commonly called Edi Kadul, Deputy Chairman of the DPRD Banjarnegara, Central Java, continues to innovate Koi fish cultivation. Because this type of ornamental fish has a sig selling value.
"We do keep trying, developing businesses in the fisheries sector. Because the profit is good enough to increase income, "he said when asked TIMES Indonesia, Thursday night (15/4/2021).
Fish farming activities, said Edi Kadul, have actually been carried out for a long time. "For me, fish farming or whatever the agricultural sector likes. Especially the cultivation of consumption fish such as catfish, tilapia and savory.
The point is this, Edi explained, should not be proud and serious. "Before I became a member of the council, I used to go down to the rice fields or fish ponds. And even after we were finished we continued to go down. Why ?.
He called it, koi fish are like treasure. This is because the price of this fish is different from regular consumption fish. Koi fish, are ornamental fish that many consumers like because of their beautiful variations
"The price depends on the style and size. There are tens of thousands, hundreds of thousands and even millions of rupiah / head. So I continue to exist in this type of fish farming," said Edi Kadul..
What is clear, added Edi Kadul. The proceeds from selling ornamental fish can increase income.
"Another mission, we are to educate the Banjarnegara people so that they are always serious when they meet any profession," Edi emphasized.
Because ornamental fish farming has good prospects, Edi continues to innovate how to raise this fish.
"We also research, of the three koi fish farming systems, which one is the most effective. Of course the results of this research will take a long time, at least the next six months, we can get the final conclusion, "said Edi Purwanto.
For Edi Purwanto, ornamental fish cultivation, in addition to seeking added value, is also for entertainment. "Entertainment is important, but if possible it is entertainment that generates. Yes, this is my 'treasure'," again, Edi (*)
Reporter: M Hamidi
