Jakarta, May 23 -- President Prabowo Subianto on Saturday reviewed the bumper harvest at the Area-Based Shrimp Farming (BUBK) in Kebumen, Central Java, which recorded high productivity with an economic value of Rp2.8 billion (US$154 thousand) per hectare.

"It is very promising. I received a report that one hectare can produce 40 tons, with a price of Rp70,000 (US$3.85) per kilogram. That means Rp70 million (US$3,851) per ton," he said in a statement on Saturday.

During the visit, the head of state observed the efficiency of the vannamei shrimp farming system, which can produce 40 tons per hectare at a selling price of Rp70,000 per kilogram.

He expressed optimism regarding the economic potential generated by the ponds with modern manage...