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eFishery, an Indonesian aquaculture technology company, has announced a research partnership with Padjadjaran University (Unpad) as part of the Knowledge Partnership Platform Australia-Indonesia (KONEKSI) 2024 initiative. The collaboration focuses on developing an information system to detect, report, and monitor shrimp diseases in Indonesia, with the aim of improving disease management in the country’s shrimp farming sector.
Shrimp farming in Indonesia faces challenges due to frequent disease outbreaks, which can result in economic losses. In response, eFishery and Unpad, in collaboration with the University of New South Wales (UNSW) Sydney and the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries, will work on creating a Disease Reporting and Monitoring System (DRMS). The system is intended to provide shrimp farmers with information and tools to help prevent and mitigate disease outbreaks, with the goal of enhancing productivity and sustainability in the industry.
The research project, titled “Designing Disease Reporting and Monitoring Systems (DRMS): A Gender-Inclusive Action Design Research to Prevent Disease Outbreaks in Shrimp Farming in Indonesia,” will be led by Ardimas Andi Purwita, head of research and innovation at eFishery, and Prof. Hamzah Ritchi from Unpad. The project includes a focus on gender inclusivity, aiming to ensure that the research benefits a wide range of stakeholders within the shrimp farming community.
eFishery’s participation in this project is part of its broader efforts to promote sustainable practices in aquaculture. The company addresses food security issues through aquaculture, offers technology solutions to industry challenges, and promotes social and economic inclusion through its digital platform. They support fish and shrimp farmers with access to feed, funding, and markets. Through this research collaboration, eFishery aims to contribute to the development of a resilient aquaculture ecosystem in Indonesia.
Ardimas Andi Purwita emphasised the importance of research collaborations with universities and government entities, both locally and internationally, particularly in the aquaculture field. He noted that such collaborations are important for integrating science, policy, and technology to create solutions aimed at improving productivity and sustainability in the sector.
The KONEKSI program, a joint initiative between the Australian and Indonesian governments, supports multidisciplinary research partnerships that address socio-economic challenges through knowledge-based solutions. The programme aims to foster educational partnerships and utilise local expertise for sustainable and inclusive development.
