From 28-30 November 2024, Bahtera Adi Jaya proudly participated in SCI Rakernas 2024, held at the Golden Palace Hotel Lombok. Themed "Optimizing Shrimp Health for Sustainable Aquaculture Success," the event provided an exceptional platform for engaging shrimp farmers and aquaculture professionals.

Farmers from across the country visited us to explore innovative solutions addressing the common challenges of shrimp farming. This event was reminiscent of Bahtera’s success at SCI Jabarten in September but with fresh themes, strategies, and a renewed focus on sustainability.

Challenges in Shrimp Farming

Aquaculture, the cultivation of fish and shrimp in managed environments, has become vital to supporting the global demand for seafood. As a sustainable alternative to overfishing, it helps preserve wild fish populations. Despite its promise, the industry grapples with significant obstacles that threaten the well-being and efficiency of aquatic farming.

Shrimp farmers in particular are the backbone of aquaculture in Indonesia, yet they face persistent challenges that can hinder productivity and profitability. At the event, visitors to Bahtera’s booth shared insights into their most pressing issues:

  • Shrimp Diseases: Outbreaks of bacterial and viral infections significantly impact survival rates, causing substantial financial losses.
  • Water Quality Deterioration: Poor pond conditions, often resulting from imbalanced microbial ecosystems, lead to stressful environments for shrimp.
  • Nutritional Deficiencies: A lack of essential nutrients, particularly vitamins, weakens shrimp growth and resilience to environmental stress.

These problems demand immediate, science-backed solutions to ensure a sustainable future for shrimp farming.

Innovative Solutions for Shrimp Nutrition

Bahtera Adi Jaya showcased three flagship products at SCI Rakernas 2024, each designed to tackle specific challenges in shrimp farming.

Sanacore

Sanacore is specifically crafted for marine environments, providing comprehensive protection against bacterial and parasitic infections. It effectively reduces mortality rates while boosting overall aquaculture productivity.

  • Comprehensive Protection: Sanacore acts as a robust barrier against a diverse range of bacterial and parasitic threats, ensuring a safer marine environment.
  • Lower Mortality Rates: By addressing infections in the digestive system, Sanacore dramatically decreases mortality, fostering healthier aquatic populations.
  • Improved Productivity: Beyond its preventive capabilities, Sanacore enhances the overall efficiency and health of marine aquaculture, contributing to a more resilient ecosystem.

Bactinil® Aqua

Building on the groundwork set by Sanacore, Bacti-Nil® Aqua ensures the pond environment remains optimal for sustained health and productivity in aquaculture.

Key benefits of Bacti-Nil® Aqua include:

  • Defense Against Pathogens: A synergistic blend of organic acids targets harmful bacteria, reducing mortality rates and protecting aquatic species.
  • Stress Mitigation: Helps minimize the impact of stress, promoting resilience and better overall performance in fish and shrimp.
  • Enhanced Growth and Productivity: With improved health and reduced disease risks, aquaculture species achieve better growth and higher productivity.

Aquavit C

On the freshwater side, Aquavit C serves as an all-in-one solution, supporting growth, aiding in wound recovery, improving stress tolerance, and strengthening immunity.

  • Processing Stability: Aquavit C retains its effectiveness throughout aquafeed production processes such as pelletizing and extrusion, guaranteeing consistent benefits for aquatic species.
  • Highly Bio-Available: This formulation ensures the complete bio-availability of Vitamin C, fulfilling essential nutritional needs for optimal growth in freshwater fish.
  • Comprehensive Health Benefits: Aquavit C not only promotes growth but also accelerates wound healing, increases resistance to stress, and enhances immunity, reducing susceptibility to diseases in freshwater species.

These products represent Bahtera’s commitment to providing shrimp farmers with effective, practical solutions that align with the principles of sustainability.

Engagement and Feedback from the Event

SCI Rakernas 2024 saw enthusiastic participation from shrimp farmers, researchers, and aquaculture professionals. Bahtera’s booth drew significant attention as visitors engaged with the team to learn more about the features and benefits of Sanacore, Bacti-Nil® Aqua, and Aquavit C.

Farmers expressed particular interest in Sanacore’s ability to prevent common diseases, as disease outbreaks remain a top concern in aquaculture. Similarly, Bacti-Nil® Aqua’s potential to enhance water quality and Aquavit C’s impact on nutrition resonated deeply with their immediate needs.

Several farmers shared their plans to incorporate Bahtera’s products into their pond management practices, and discussions highlighted the growing importance of innovative solutions in addressing the industry's challenges.

Bahtera’s Commitment to the Future of Aquaculture

SCI Rakernas 2024 marked a pivotal moment for Bahtera Adi Jaya. By engaging directly with shrimp farmers, Bahtera gained valuable insights into their challenges and aspirations. Bahtera’s products—Sanacore, Bacti-Nil® Aqua, and Aquavit C—received overwhelmingly positive feedback, which validate their effectiveness and relevance to the industry.

Bahtera is committed to continuing our efforts to empower shrimp farmers with solutions that enhance productivity, reduce environmental impact, and support sustainable practices. Find your solutions with Bahtera here.