IMPROVEMENT OF FISHERIES PRODUCT PROCESSING SKILLS (Case Study in Jatigede Reservoir Area, Wado District, Sumedang Regency)

Fisheries Processing Technology

The people of Cikareo Village, Wado District, Sumedang Regency have high potential in the field of fisheries. The potential of the area has not been developed optimally to serve as a source of protein in food and a source of income for the community. The general constraint that is felt is the level of knowledge and skills of the community which is still low, especially in producing quality processed fishery products. The purpose of this research is to accelerate community development based on its potential through increasing understanding and knowledge in food production, namely by carrying out training activities on fish processing techniques. The methods used are demonstrations and demonstrations, through training, practice and assistance regarding improving community skills in producing quality and nutritious processed products with the right technology, providing knowledge, guidance and assistance to partners on how to produce well by implementing a sanitation and hygienic system in the production process. The results showed that the participants participated in the activity enthusiastically and actively, the participants participated in the practice of making fishery products. The activity is two-way, so that participants can discuss if there are problems in carrying out processed fishery production activities. Through training activities on diversification of fishery products, application of fish protein to other food products, and knowledge of sanitation and hygienic production processes can increase knowledge and skills in processing fishery products. Thus, it can increase the consumption of fish protein in the community, it can be used as an effort so that it can improve the community's economy, especially the people of Cikareo Village, Wado District, which are around the Jatigede reservoir.

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