HANDLING AND PROCESSING OF TILAPIA (Oreochromis niloticus) (Case Study in Mulyasari Farming Group Arjasari Village, Tasikmalaya Regency)

Fisheries Processing Technology

Arjasari Village is a village that is included in the administrative area of Leuwisari District, Tasikmalaya Regency. The total area of Arjasari Village is 397,777 ha which is dominated by agricultural areas. Currently, fishing activities in Arjasari Village are only carried out as a side business carried out by farmer groups to earn additional income. The activities that have been carried out are the cultivation of tilapia and combined farming. Tilapia fish handling and processing activities have not been carried out much, only limited to traditional processing. The purpose of this study was to increase knowledge about tilapia handling and processing technology. The method used is lecture and discussion. The material presented includes the technology for handling and processing various products made from tilapia. The results showed that the participants participated in the activities enthusiastically and actively. The activity is two-way, so that participants can discuss if there is material that is not understood about problems in handling fish or processed production activities made from tilapia. This activity is expected to increase knowledge and skills regarding good handling and processing of fishery products, especially in processing tilapia. Thus it can increase the consumption of fish protein in the community, can be used as a business group so that it can improve the community's economy.

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