Profile and Prospects of Fish Processing In Rokan Hilir Regency

Abstract

Abstract Post-harvest handling and processing of fishery products is an aspect of the development of the fisheries industry in an area. Rokan Hilir Regency is one of the main fish-producing areas in Riau. This study aims to describe the profile of processed fishery and its development prospects in the future. This research was conducted from July to September 2020. Primary data was obtained through direct field observations of fish processing objects and accompanied by interviews with the owners and workers of the fish processing businesses. Interviews were also conducted with community leaders, related industries, government officials and academics. Secondary data was collected from reports of government and other agencies. Includes SWOT analysis, situation analysis, participatory analysis, problem analysis, objective analysis, and development analysis. Processed fish products in Rokan Hilir are; dried prawns, salted fish, prawn powder, fish meal, dried trash fish, fish lamps, shrimp paste and smoked fish. The centers for producing fish are sub-districts; Bangko, Pasir Limau Kapas, Sinaboi, Babussalam and Rantau Kopar. The long distance to consumers, difficulty in accessing production centers and limited supporting infrastructure are problems in processing fishery products in this area. The types of processed fish products that are more prospective are shrimp flour, salted fish and smoked fish. The recommended development strategies include; human resource training in the field of business management, providing stimulants and ongoing guidance from the government and industry.