Aquaponic based on Community Development to Increase Villagers’ Economy and Reduce Stunting Incidents at Jelbuk Village, Jember

Abstract

Jelbuk sub-district has 39.30% stunting incidents, which are the highest stunting rate in Jember Regency, Indonesia. Most residents in Jelbuk are farmers who are jobless while waiting the harvest season. Hence, a community-based aquaponic project was created to uplift the community income and reduce stunting incidents in Jelbuk. This paper aims to identify the mechanism of community-based aquaponic project in Jelbuk. This study is qualitative by taking data through interview, observation, and literature review. Aquaponic is the combination of aquaculture and hydroponics where fish and plants grow in one integrated system. Implementing this project requires cooperation among stakeholders, such as healthcare centers, farmer groups, and government. Having the aquaponic system, the community can consume and sell fish and vegetable products to increase their income and reduce the stunting incidents