Eastern Indonesia
Agribusiness Development
Opportunities (EI-ADO) - Seaweed

An assessment of farm-to-market link of Indonesian dried seaweeds: contribution of middlemen toward sustainable livelihood of small-scale fishermen in Laikang Bay

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Zamroni-Yamao(2013)AssessmentFarmMarketLinkIndoDriedSeaweeds.pdf

This paper examines the characteristics of small-scale seaweed farming in South Sulawesi, assesses the role of middlemen in supporting seaweed production and marketing, and details the pattern of the local seaweed procurement chain. The research uses data gathered through interviews and focus group discussions with 220 seaweed farmers, as well as traders and middlemen, in Takalar and Jeneponto districts. The findings revealed that seaweed farmers tend to be involved in both seaweed farming (mostly Eucheuma cottonii) and capture fisheries, yet seaweed farming is the main source of household income. Middlemen were found to play a crucial role in production and marketing, in particular through provision of financial capital and collection or purchase of dried seaweed. While this research highlights the growing dependence of many fishing communities on seaweed farming and the importance of middlemen, it also points to potential concerns. Among them is the unclear definition of farm ownership leading to conflicting claims among interested parties—an important issue that will require concerted government intervention. The authors also note the need for ecological research to assess the environmental impact of intensive seaweed farming.

Publication Date:

2013

Author:

Zamroni A. and Yamao M.

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African Journal of Agricultural Research 8(17), 1709-1718

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Spatial analysis: the effectiveness of seaweed as a catalyst for improving ecologic and economic qualities in Takalar Water Area, South Celebes [Sulawesi]

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WidowatiEtAl(2012)SpatialAnalysisEffectivenessSeaweedCatalystImprovingEcologicEconomicQualitiesTakalar.pdf

In this paper, Widowati et al. estimate the potential area and carbon absorbed in seaweed cultivation in the Takalar water area in South Sulawesi and estimate the increase in the local economy if potential areas were optimally cultivated. The research is based on data collected through satellite imagery, base maps, spatial data and field surveys. It found that existing seaweed cultivation covers less than 10 per cent of the potential area of 59,731 hectares. Based on this data and the large amount of carbon content obtained (20.73 ± 1.73 per cent), the amount of carbon emission that can be absorbed is equal to 71,531,381.82 to 120,578,542.70 tons C per cycle. If the cultivation of seaweed in Takalar were optimized, the total price of seaweed could reach US$45,250,334, increasing local GDP by 28 per cent. This study provides useful evidence for scaling up investment in seaweed cultivation in farming communities. The methods could be easily applied in other coastal areas in Indonesia to measure similar variables. However, the authors suggest that further study be undertaken to improve the analysis for more concrete estimation of the suitable area.

Publication Date:

2012

Author:

Widowati T., Pramono G.H., Rusmanto A. and Munajati S.L.

Publisher:

Proceedings of Global Geospatial Conference 2012, Québec City, Canada, 14-17 May 2012

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Long-term effects of floating long-line seaweed farming on seagrass shoot density and biomass.

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Blankenhorn-Asmus(2007)SeaweedFarmingTraditionalFishingVillagesExampleSouthSulawesiIndo.pdf

Seaweed farming is predominantly practiced in shallow waters where other sensitive ecosystems such as seagrass beds are also likely to occur. This study examined the effect of shading, trampling and varying intensities of seaweed farming on seagrass in a shallow bay of a traditional fishing village in South Sulawesi. Methodology involved manipulating different levels of shading and trampling in experimental plots over a homogenous seagrass bed and experimental seaweed farms of differing farming intensities. Results are presented and discussed in terms of treatment effects on shoot density and biomass. While farming methods and seedling densities were not found to harm seagrass the author does discuss the potential for seagrass associated fauna to be impacted by farming practices. The author lists several options for increasing seaweed production including increasing farming densities to 185,000 seedling per hectare (reported as optimum sustainable density) but concludes that extending production to open water outside reef systems is the best option when considering seagrass and reef top management. There is brief discussion of factors to consider with this option.

Publication Date:

2007

Author:

Blankenhorn S.U. and Asmus H.

Publisher:

In 'Seaweed farming and artisanal fisheries in an Indonesian seagrass bed - complementary or competitive usages?' ed. by S.U. Blankenhorn. University of Bremen

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Eastern IndonesiaAgribusiness DevelopmentOpportunities (EI-ADO) - Seaweed

An assessment of farm-to-market link of Indonesian dried seaweeds: contribution of middlemen toward sustainable livelihood of small-scale fishermen in Laikang Bay

Spatial analysis: the effectiveness of seaweed as a catalyst for improving ecologic and economic qualities in Takalar Water Area, South Celebes [Sulawesi]

Long-term effects of floating long-line seaweed farming on seagrass shoot density and biomass.

Eastern Indonesia
Agribusiness Development
Opportunities (EI-ADO) - Seaweed