IPB University Introduces Mina Padi and Ugadi to the Community of Sukajadi Tourism Village
The Sukajadi Tourism Village community experienced firsthand learning about freshwater aquaculture at IPB University’s Agribusiness and Technology Park (ATP). This activity was part of a program organized by the Research and Community Service Information Base Team (BIMA) led by Dr Supriyanto.
In an interactive session, Belinda Astari, SPi, MSi, a lecturer from the Department of Aquaculture at IPB University, introduced two main concepts of freshwater aquaculture, namely mina padi and Ugadi or udang galah padi.
“Mina padi is the cultivation of rice and fish in one rice field, while Ugadi combines rice with galah shrimp,” she explained.
She emphasized the importance of utilizing the rice field irrigation system not only to drain water but also to generate additional economic value through fish farming.
This concept is considered to be in line with the spirit of integrated agriculture and village ecotourism. According to her, food production activities can synergize with the potential for education-based tourism and environmental sustainability.
In addition to fisheries training, participants also received information about IPB Digitani, a digital innovation developed by the Tani dan Nelayan Center (TNC) at IPB University.
Dr Roza Yusfiandayani, Vice Director of TNC IPB University, explained that the IPB Digitani platform can serve as an online consultation forum between farmers, ranchers, fishermen, and IPB experts.
“Through this application, rural communities can easily obtain technical guidance, access information, and find solutions to various problems in the field.
Thus, IPB Digitani becomes a strategic tool in strengthening digital literacy and the independence of rural tourism communities in the era of technological transformation,” she explained.
After the training session, participants were invited to visit IPB University’s ATP facilities, including nurseries, plantations, and fish ponds. This visit provided firsthand experience on the application of integrated agriculture and fisheries technology that can be adapted in their regions.
This activity was appreciated by Altayani, Chief of Sukajadi Tourism Village. “This is very helpful for us in raising public awareness about the importance of developing village tourism. Hopefully, activities like this can continue to boost the economy of farmers and the community,” he said.
Through the BIMA Pengabdian 2025 activity, IPB University strives to connect research, technology, and community service to create a real impact on society.
The implementation of freshwater aquaculture concepts and IPB Digitani innovations is expected to be a concrete step toward improving productivity, well-being, and self-reliance for tourism village communities in the future. (*/Rz) (IAAS/FMT)
