Breadfruit, MC – The Sahabat Fish Farmers Group (Pokdakan) in Klayatan Gang 2 Bandungrejosari, Sukun District, Malang City has its own way to increase the selling power of the catfish it farms.
Revealed by the Head of Pokdakan Bandungrejosari Village, M. Kusnu, in this Pokdakan has 20 members. In addition to catfish cultivation, Pokdakan fostered by the Malang City Agriculture Service (Disperta) also makes various ready-to-eat catfish dishes.
"If you want to buy fresh catfish, we serve you, if you want to buy seasoned catfish, we also serve you. Likewise, if you want ready-made catfish, our group can fulfill it," said Kusnu frankly, Friday (23/12).
In addition to maintaining the quality of his farmed catfish, Kusnu said the group he leads also carries out organic farming methods. According to him, this method, in addition to the catfish from his farm having a more delicious taste, also has high nutrition.
"For seasoned catfish, we sell it for Rp 22.000 per kilogram, while ready-to-eat with seasoning we sell it for Rp 30.000," said Kusnu.
Kusnu should be proud, because since it was established about three years ago, Pokdakan Bandungrejosari has continued to exist and has received more and more orders. In addition, this Pokdakan can also be a place of recreation for Malang City residents amidst the hustle and bustle of the urban atmosphere.
Catfish farmer Pokdakan Bandungrejosari Gatot Sunardi also confirmed that his catfish production is always sold out in the market. He said that the high taste of catfish can be obtained because of the way to care for healthy catfish by avoiding the use of chemicals.
"If they have tasted my catfish, usually buyers will be addicted. Therefore, I am never confused about marketing it, because there are always people who come to buy it," said Gatot. (cah/yon)
