EFFECTIVENESS OF MILKFISH FINGERLING GRANTS AND FEEDS FOR BENEFICIARY FARMERS IN TABUNGANEN SUBDISTRICT OF BARITO KUALA REGENCY, SOUTH KALIMANTAN, INDONESIA

Abstract

One of the main objectives of the milkfish fingerling grant program is to enhance the productivity and quality of milkfish aquaculture yields. High-quality milkfish fingerlings and efficient feed assistance are provided. The research aims to analyze the effectiveness of milkfish fingerling grants and feed for the beneficiaries in Tabunganen Subdistrict, Barito Kuala Regency. The research site was purposively selected in Tabunganen Subdistrict based on its designation as a recipient of the milkfish fingerling grant program, as indicated in the letter issued by the Department of Marine and Fisheries of South Kalimantan Province with reference number 523.5/0156-BP/Dislutkan. The data analysis technique involved measuring the effectiveness of milkfish fingerling grants and feed using a scoring method among 34 respondents comprising three groups of milkfish farmers. The effectiveness of milkfish fingerling grants and feed for the beneficiaries in Tabunganen Subdistrict, Barito Kuala Regency, was found to be on average 91.64% (effective), indicating that the milkfish fingerling grants and feed in Barito Kuala Regency, South Kalimantan Province, are effective.

Keywords

• milkfish
• effectiveness
• grant
• barito kuala