Jakarta, Sept. 2 -- Indonesia plans to develop 40,000 mini-recirculating aquaculture systems with Australia, aiming to raise fish-farming productivity and strengthen food security in hundreds of villages nationwide.

Marine Affairs and Fisheries Minister Sakti Wahyu Trenggono said Indonesia is ready to adopt the technology after observing its use in Tasmania to improve aquaculture productivity.

Trenggono made the remarks while meeting Australian Ambassador Rod Brazier in Jakarta on Tuesday, Sept. 1, to discuss cooperation on recirculating aquaculture systems.

RAS continuously treats and recycles water, allowing fish farms to use water more efficiently while maintaining production, according to the ministry.

The technology is expected t...