Business Development of Patin Fish through Diversification of Processed Patin Products in Batu Belah Village, Riau [Pengembangan Usaha Ikan Patin Melalui Diversifikasi Produk Olahan Ikan Patin Di Desa Batu Belah Riau]

Abstract

Catfish farmers in Kampar Regency have problems in managing and marketing catfish, where selling prices are low, and management costs are high. The purpose of this activity is to help catfish farmers to increase the income and selling value of catfish through diversification of catfish based food products that have high selling value. Diversification of catfish based food product can increase added value and improve the economy of catfish farmers in Batu Belah Village, Kampar District, Riau. The activities are: 1. variations in catfish based food product, The products are abon, nuggets and catfish crackers. 2. More attractive product packaging. 3. Changes in marketing strategies. Catfish are usually sold by collectors or to traditional markets in Kampar. Marketing by selling to stores/supermarkets, making brochures, and labeling them to be attractive. The results of this activity are 1. Increased knowledge and the ability of partners about making variants of catfish based food product (nuggets, abon and catfish crackers) .2. The existence of attractive packaging, thus increasing the selling value and 3. increasing marketing area.