Economic analysis of vannamei shrimp aquaculture in Aceh Besar Regency based on different land areas. Issue 1 (February 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Wijaya, R A; Muliawan, I; Hafsaridewi, R; Suryawati, S H; Pramoda, R
• Is Part Of: IOP conference series. Volume 674:Issue 1(2021)
• Publication Date: 2021-02
• Subjects: Earth sciences -- Periodicals; Environmental sciences -- Congresses; Environmental sciences -- Periodicals; 550.5
• DOI: 10.1088/1755-1315/674/1/012039
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1755-1307

Abstract

Abstract: Aceh Besar District, Aceh Province, is known as one of the producers of shrimp commodities in Indonesia. The shrimp commodities that cultivated is vannamei shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei). This study aims to conduct an economic analysis of vannamei shrimp farming in Aceh Besar Regency based on various land sizes, namely less than 1 Ha and more than 1 Ha. The research was conducted in 2019 using a survey method. Data collection using interview techniques to 40 shrimp farmers. Descriptive statistical methods and economic analysis were used in this study. The results of the analysis show that most of the respondents have a cultivated land area of less than 1 Ha with a number of plots of 1 to 3 plots. Aquaculture investment is positively related to the land used. The land shrimp pond is the largest asset cost compared to other assets. The biggest operational costs are feed and shrimp seeds. Regarding business revenue, R/C ratio and payback period, vannamei shrimp farming with land less than 1 Ha is relatively better than land more than 1 Ha.