Peluang Usaha Budidaya Ikan Lele Sistem Akuaponik Berteknologi Bioflok di Desa Purwoasri, Tegaldlimo, Banyuwangi

Catfish aquaculture with a combination of aquaponics and biofloc is an integrated system that is effective and efficient. In the aquaponic system aquaculture wastewater such as ammonia has been reduced by plant roots. Biofloc is an intensive fish culture system that utilizes the principle of recycling feed nutrients that are wasted through bacteria. The aim of community empowerment was to introduce of catfish aquaculture with a combination of aquaponic and bioflock systems to the community in Purwoasri Village, Tegaldlimo, Banyuwangi. This activity was carried out in June-October 2019, which consisted of introducing the cultivation system to the community through socialization and training, as well as mentoring the implementation of cultivation in the form of buildings/demonstration plots. Furthermore, evaluations are carried out to partners through pre-test and post-test and end with the formation of cadres. The introduction of the cultivation system was carried out to partners consisting of PKK and members of the Purwoasri Village Youth Organization as many as 20 people. Based on the evaluation during this activity, it was found that the partner's knowledge about the cultivation system increased to 75% from the initial evaluation of 40%. In addition, an az partner interest in the system also increased from 65% to 89%. It showed that community empowerment activities had a positive impact on partners.