Analysis of Vannamei Shrimp Cultivation Business ((Litopenaeus vannamei) In North Gorontalo District, Gorontalo Province

Abstract

Traditional and intensive system of vannamei shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) cultivation has a high profit potential, with a high risk as well. The potential economic feasibility of the two cultivation systems needs to be studied to determine which cultivation systems are feasible to develop. The purpose of this study was to determine the feasibility level of vannamei shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) cultivation applied to intensive and super-intensive systems in traditional and semi-traditional ponds in North Gorontalo Regency. In this study, production technical activities will be analyzed descriptively by providing an overview of the techniques of Vanamei shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) cultivation which includes preparation of enlargement ponds, stocking of fry, maintenance, water management to harvesting. Based on the research results, it is known that the intensive system of vannamei shrimp cultivation is feasible compared to the traditional system. The R/C value of the intensive system vannamei shrimp ponds can reach 1.56. Meanwhile, traditional systems are only able to produce the highest R/C ratio of 1.38. The application of cultivation must be supported by the use of a water wheel which is more proportional than semi-traditional, as well assisted with a blower to supply dissolved oxygen. Payback period analysis, traditional ponds show a value of 0.23 meaning that they are able to return the cost of capital within 0.23 years (1 cycle), shorter than the maximum period of 3 cycles. BEP analysis, yields and prices show a value that is acceptable because overall it is above the BEP minimum limit.