Benur Top Group & De Heus Indonesia
As one of the largest shrimp producers in the world, shrimp farming in Indonesia has become very popular and promising in the field of aquaculture. Shrimp production, which increases every year, also encourages farmers to innovate and develop various cultivation techniques to increase production and meet market demand.
Starting with the increasing need for quality shrimp fry
One of the factors for the success of shrimp farming is the selection and distribution of superior quality fry. The characteristics of healthy and superior quality shrimp fry can be seen from the size, physical condition and also the liveliness of the fry when they are in the water. However, apart from what is visible to the naked eye, good quality fry are also determined by genetic factors and must be registered as SPF (Specific Pathogen Free) or disease-free fry, both genetic and bacterial diseases.
Therefore, with the increase in global demand for shrimp, especially the Vannamei type (Litopenaeus Vannamei), the demand for superior quality fry is also increasing. Aware of this, Benur TOP and De Heus Indonesia are working together to build a Hatchery (seeding facility) located in Kendari, Southeast Sulawesi to encourage increased production of quality vanamei shrimp fry in Indonesia. Through this hatchery, Benur TOP and De Heus Indonesia are committed to producing top quality fry that are genetically superior and certified SPF (Specific Patoghen Free) and CPIB (Good Fish Hatchery Methods) as well as implementing a hatchery with a sustainability concept.
Commitment to Producing Superior Quality Vanamei Shrimp Fry
If superior shrimp fry are supported by proper farming techniques, they will also produce superior quality shrimp. Superior quality shrimp fry can minimize several risks that can cause crop failure or suboptimal harvest results. Several points that show the importance of selecting quality fry are as follows:
1. Avoid the Spread of Shrimp Disease
Basically, shrimp do not have a specific immune system so they are very susceptible to infectious diseases such as viruses and bacteria. Some examples of diseases that can attack shrimp are: IMNV (Infectious Myonecrosis Viruses), WSSV (White Spot Syndrome Virus), WFD (White Feces Disease), and AHPND (Acute Hepatopancreatic Necrosis Disease). In order to avoid these diseases, it is important to choose fry with SPF (Specific Pathogen Free) certification which guarantees that the shrimp fry are free from pathogens such as viruses and bacteria and ensures that the fry do not carry infectious diseases that can infect other healthy organisms. Apart from SPF certification, hatcheries at the TOP and De Heus Indonesia fry hatcheries also follow CPIB guidelines (Good Fish Hatchery Methods) so that the quality of the fry produced is guaranteed to be healthy and of good quality.
2. Uniformity of fry size
One of the characteristics of superior fry is that they have a relatively uniform size because non-uniform shrimp fry indicate abnormal growth. Uniform shrimp fry can also avoid inter-seed cannibalism and will produce shrimp of a uniform size which is certainly more desirable because it does not make it difficult to calculate sales of the harvest.
3. Growth Time
Healthy shrimp fry are able to absorb nutrients from the feed provided well so that their growth is optimal. If the shrimp grow quickly, there is a possibility that harvest can be carried out on time or even faster than the estimated time, thereby minimizing production operational costs.
Benur TOP as a producer of superior quality fry together with De Heus Indonesia is committed and strives to continue to produce TOP quality and superior vanamei shrimp fry which can help Farmer Friends optimize the results of their shrimp cultivation.
Implementation of Hatchery with Sustainability Concept
The application of the concept of sustainability aims to have a positive impact on the community, environment and society as a whole. This concept is what Benur TOP and De Heus Indonesia apply in the construction and operation of this hatchery located in Kendari, Southeast Sulawesi. The initial step is to plant 2,500 mangrove seedlings around the coastal area surrounding the hatchery.
1. Mangrove Planting
Mangrove planting has several objectives, namely:
Maintain coastal ecosystems because mangroves are able to hold sea water so as not to erode the land on the coastline and provide a place for various kinds of marine biota to live.
Mangroves can also produce oxygen (O2) by absorbing carbon dioxide (CO2) so it is very beneficial for the surrounding environment.
This mangrove planting is a manifestation of the responsibility of Benur TOP and De Heus Indonesia in implementing the "Blue Economy" concept, namely carrying out production while maintaining environmental sustainability.
2. Water Treatment By Ozonation
Water as a shrimp habitat is an important part of shrimp farming, so water treatment procedures must also be carefully considered to ensure the water is always clean and sterile. Conventional shrimp farms usually use chemicals in the water treatment method because they are considered effective and relatively affordable. However, excessive use of chemicals can backfire and have negative effects on the environment and on the fry or shrimp being farmed.
The TOP and De Heus Indonesia fry hatcheries use an ozonization system as a water treatment method to minimize the use of chemicals and ensure that the shrimp fry produced are safe. The ozonation system works by filtering pathogens, viruses, bacteria and other contaminants in the water using a high-tech ozone machine so that it can sterilize the water without excessive use of chemicals. Apart from using ozone, "Integrated Waste Management" is also applied in hatchery operations so that existing waste is handled according to procedures and does not pollute the surrounding environment.
3. Substitution for Disposable Items
Single-use plastic and Styrofoam boxes are often the primary choice for shipping containers for fry and shrimp. However, the use of single-use plastic and Styrofoam boxes over a long period of time and in large quantities can have a bad impact on the environment because they become non-degradable waste. Benur TOP and De Heus Indonesia are getting around this by replacing the use of single-use plastic and Styrofoam boxes with reusable plastic boxes and water tanks in the hope that this change can help reduce waste that pollutes the environment and uphold the concept of a sustainable hatchery.
4. Empowerment of Local Workers
One of the goals of running a business with a sustainability concept is to have a positive impact on the surrounding community. Therefore, the Benur TOP and De Heus Indonesia hatcheries ensure to absorb labor and empower local workers around the Kendari area. Currently, the number of local workers in hatcheries reaches 90% of the total existing workforce. Empowerment of local workers is intended to develop human resources to achieve community welfare.
Through this hatchery, Benur TOP and De Heus Indonesia strive to produce superior quality vanamei shrimp fry in accordance with the needs of vanamei shrimp cultivators in Indonesia and globally as well as becoming a guideline for other cultivators to also implement the concept of sustainability in their businesses.
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