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Various discussions regarding shrimp farms cannot disregard the importance of water quality management. Good quality water is needed as a medium to sustain shrimp life and growth. Having production targets makes it even more crucial for farmers to maintain a stable water quality.

Among multiple existing water quality parameters, four physical parameters are essential for shrimp. Temperature, DO, salinity, and pH reflect whether shrimp pond conditions are well or disruptive towards cultivation. It is even recommended to measure these parameters everyday.

Why these four parameters in particular? Should they really be measured everyday? And can other parameters be neglected? Learn more in the following article.

## Temperature
Temperature affects growth, survival rate (SR), oxygen consumption, molting cycle, and shrimp immunity. It is a determining factor of the rate of biochemical reactions. The recommended temperature for vannamei shrimp is 28-32°C. 

**What happens if the temperature is too low?** Temperatures below 26°C will slow down shrimp metabolism and decrease appetite. Shrimp immunity will also be affected, making shrimp more susceptible to diseases. Clinical symptoms of shrimp disease emerge especially during long periods of rain.

**What happens if the temperature is too high?** Metabolism will speed up and appetite will increase, causing FCR to increase. Farmers will need to add feed ratio, but the feed will not be much absorbed, as it is used for metabolism and increased activity due to higher temperatures. Moreover, sensitivity to toxins produced by blue-green algae (BGA) will also increase.

Temperature parameters are affected by farm location and the weather around it. Areas with high rain intensity will have lower water temperature. While we cannot control weather factors, we can take other measures such as regularly checking the temperature. To anticipate significant changes in temperature, always prepare windmills or water replacement.

## Dissolved Oxygen (DO)
Dissolved oxygen (DO) plays an important role in the respiration of aquatic organisms (shrimp, planktons, microorganisms) and is affected by the weather, windmills, plankton population, and metabolism of microorganisms. The ideal DO for shrimp farms is no less than 4 ppm.

**What happens if the DO is too low?** DO levels below 2.5 ppm cause shrimp mortality. Below 4 ppm, growth will slow down, while appetite and feed efficiency will decrease. One of the signs of a drop in DO is the appearance of shrimp swimming to the surface.

**What happens if the DO is too high?** There is no serious impact, but keep in mind that DO stability needs to be maintained as it can be high during the day but low during the night.

A low DO needs to be looked out for as it is caused by a high amount of decomposer microorganisms in the pond sediment. Oxygen is required for biological processes that involve bacteria such as the nitrogen, phosphate, and carbon cycles. A higher shrimp biomass will cause DO to decrease, as the ‘house’ is too crowded. This happens especially at night, when phytoplanktons do not produce oxygen. Most oxygen in the pond is produced by them, but the supply won’t suffice for intensive and super-intensive farms. Windmills or aerators are thus needed to boost oxygen supply, because phytoplanktons also use up oxygen during the night for respiration.

A low DO can be mitigated by removing dead plankton, siphoning to reduce sediment build up, or application of probiotics. Increasing DO concentration can also be done through the addition of windmills. Aeration through windmills can increase DO and reduce excess CO₂ by diffusing it back to the atmosphere.

## Salinity
Salinity can be defined as the level of chloride ions in water. Vannamei shrimp can adapt to a wide range of salinity, from 5 to 40 ppt, however the most ideal range is 15-30 ppt. They can also adapt to gradual decrease in salinity, but fluctuations more than 5 ppt can cause stress.

**What happens if the salinity is too high?** More energy is required for osmoregulation, increasing metabolism in shrimp and the required energy source. Shrimp growth will slow down, increasing FCR and making shrimp more susceptible to diseases.

**What happens if the salinity is too low?** Oxygen levels will decrease, the water will be murkier, and planktons will die. If the decrease is caused by dilution due to rainwater, there will be a lack of minerals, which affects molting in shrimp.

The weather is one of the factors that affect salinity fluctuations. Salinity tends to increase during hotter months, so measures can be done to ensure the cultivation water has lower salinity. Water reduces salinity as rainwater has less salt and has a lower pH. During heavy rains, the surface water can be removed, as rainwater is less dense and tends to stay on the surface.

Salinity can be adjusted by replacing water as required to regulate salinity by getting water from the sea or diluting it with fresh water.

## pH
pH affects chemical reactions in the pond. It also affects the toxicity of toxic compounds (ammonia and hydrogen sulfide). pH needs to be maintained at a stable level to prevent it from affecting shrimp metabolism and physiological conditions. The most ideal pH for shrimp farms is 7.8-8.5.

**What happens if the pH is too low?** Growth will slow down, appetite will decrease, and shrimp will be more susceptible to diseases and stress.

**What happens if the pH is too high?** pH above 10 increases the toxicity of toxic compounds (compounds from BGA, free ammonia, bacteria). Higher pH speeds up metabolism, increasing ammonia levels, which may cause shrimp mortality.

High pH can be caused by high feed input and phytoplankton density. pH tends to increase in the day as a result of photosynthetic activity of phytoplanktons which use CO₂ from the water to produce oxygen. It then decreases at night due to respiration and CO₂ production by all organisms, including phytoplanktons. High pH can be treated by increasing the alkalinity through adding lime to increase the water’s buffering capacity or by decreasing phytoplankton density.

pH fluctuations will be lessened with good alkalinity levels and buffering capacity. pH fluctuations during the day should not exceed 0.5, as stress caused by high fluctuations decreases shrimp appetite, causing slowed growth and increased risk of diseases.

## JALA Baruno: A solution to measure all 4 important water quality parameters in shrimp farms

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These four crucial parameters need to be measured regularly. Your next step is to record the daily trends or fluctuations between the morning and evening. This process is made easier with JALA Baruno. With only IDR 3 million, you can have your own JALA Baruno. Get more information [here](https://jala.tech/blog/product-updates/jala-baruno-a-convenient-accurate-and-robust-pond-water-quality-measurement-device).

### Should you measure everyday? 

Measuring these water quality variables are critical as part of water quality management to make the best decisions. Analyzing and interpreting water quality data is needed for an efficient cultivation. By monitoring water quality daily, you can avoid and anticipate problems with your shrimp farm, especially for parameters which fluctuate easily.

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Measurements need to be taken daily, such as in the morning (5-6 am) and afternoon (12-2 pm). In the morning, DO and pH are at their lowest levels while CO₂ levels are at their highest. 12-2 pm is when phytoplanktons photosynthesize the most, causing DO and pH to be at their highest.

### What about other parameters? Are they less important than the four? 
Many factors play a part in creating a successful shrimp cultivation, not just water quality management, as there are other aspects such as feed management. In water quality management itself, there are other important parameters to be measured as the four parameters discussed also affect other parameters.

Some water variables that affect one another are temperature, salinity, CO₂ levels, DO, salinity, pH, phytoplankton, alkalinity, organic matter, ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, and total bacteria. As the shrimp farm is an ecosystem, every factor plays a role and has a direct or indirect impact towards cultivation success.

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Four Important Physical Parameters of Water Quality in Shrimp Farms

Shrimp farming includes various daily activities, such as feeding, measuring water quality, sampling, applying treatment, and so on. These routines result in important data and information that need to be recorded. However, due to the daily hustle in shrimp farming, farmers or technicians often forget to do data recording.

To overcome this issue, JALA App has developed a new feature that serves as a reminder for users so they can stay productive in performing all tasks and will not miss data recording. In addition, this new feature makes it easier for users to identify and manage daily activities in cultivation.

Find the convenience to remember your daily activities and record daily data without fear of missing with the new feature in the mobile version of JALA App: To Do Feature! 

## Make sure no activity is missed
Beginner farmers may have difficulty managing daily activities due to the limited knowledge of recording. They have not fully comprehended and got used to doing the standards of cultivation daily activities, such as feeding and water quality measurement.

Some of those daily activities are included in the important task list to support cultivation. The To Do Feature provides a daily task checklist to prevent you from missing any cultivation task.

## Complete records for accurate decisions and estimation
When farmers forget, unrecorded data eventually piles up and leads to new problems, namely the laziness to record data in the application and the inaccuracy of cultivation prediction and calculation of estimation. These can happen due to the difficulty in identifying unrecorded data.

Meanwhile, recording daily cultivation data is one of the crucial aspects in cultivating. It can be used as the material to monitor recent conditions of cultivation. Cultivation progress will be tracked easily if farmers record the data regularly on JALA App, and it will result in accurate prediction and calculation of estimation.

## Why To Do Feature?
To Do feature makes it easier for users to cultivate by:
- Allowing users to organize daily activities (water quality measurement and data recording)
- Being a reminder for data recording
- Providing a more concise input flow
- Monitoring incomplete data input to ensure that cultivation runs according to the plan
- Helping to calculate cultivation estimation and prediction to be more accurate

Be more productive every day!

### How to use To Do feature

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1. To Do feature can be accessed in JALA App mobile version’s main menu or Homepage
2. A list of daily cultivation activities is automatically available on To Do feature page when the user has an active cycle in JALA App 
3. Users can record daily activity data (such as feed, water quality, and others) as a sign that the activity has been performed
4. To make it easy to monitor activity or cultivation data that has not been completed/inputted, the user can see the available activity status
5. The activity status will automatically switch to green (complete) for every activity data that has been inputted
6. Meanwhile, the activity status remains grey for every incomplete activity (no data recorded)
7. Users can add or complete missed activity with the same input method
8. The display of activity and sub-activity details is adjusted to the actual daily activities in the farm
9. Users can add other activities that are available in the activity setting menu

### Flow usage of To Do feature
1. Users are required to own a pond and active cycle before using To Do feature
2. After owning a pond and an active cycle, the information and daily activities of each pond according to the DoC will be automatically available in activity page
3. Users can complete each activity by choosing and inputting activity data
4. Every data input will be automatically integrated with the other cultivation features both in the mobile and web versions of JALA App
5. On the contrary, if the user input cultivation data in another page (e.g. pond detail page), the daily activity page will automatically switch to complete
6. Users can use the change activity status menu if they want to adjust the activity status because of an error or if they feel that they have not performed the activity although the status says it is complete (green)
7. Users can add other undisplayed activities in the main activity by choosing the activity setting and choosing any activity that they want to add
8. There is a ‘search’ function to help users find the desired pond
9. To Do feature will also automatically adjust its complete status when users input data from the outside of the feature, for example data input through the web version of the app or pond detail in the mobile version 

## Why should we record daily cultivation data?
Recording daily data will make it easy to track cultivation progress. Farmers do not have to keep recalling cultivation conditions on certain days because everything has been documented neatly. Besides, data recording can help farmers compare cultivation conditions between cycles, ponds, and farms. The recorded data can be a consideration to make decisions for better cultivation. 

With the To Do feature, users do not have to worry about forgetting to record daily cultivation data. Go ahead to the App Store or Google Play Store to download JALA App so you can enjoy its benefits. If you already have the app on your smartphone, don’t forget to update it and start enjoying this new feature!

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Never Miss Out on Daily Data Recording with the To Do Feature on JALA App

JALA’s online webinar series in collaboration with Forum Informasi Budidaya, SHRIMPS TALK, was held with 2 insightful topics: Management of a Sustainable Shrimp Farm Environment by Prof. Dr. Sinung Rahardjo, A.Pi., M.Si and Application of Biosecurity in Shrimp Farms by Dr. Ade Sunaryo, S.ST., M.Sc. This webinar had 313 attendees.

In the first session, Prof. Dr. Sinung discussed an eco-shrimp approach in managing shrimp farm environments. Disease is the biggest factor that causes failure in shrimp cultivation, and is affected by stress from the surrounding environment. Thus, cultivating shrimp with an ecosystem approach, or eco-shrimp, is important for a more sustainable and disease-free cultivation.

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Prof. Dr. Sinung also discussed a new model for wastewater treatment plants, which is the nutrient trap model. With this new model, shrimp cultivation waste can be disposed of to the surrounding mangrove areas as fertilizer. For areas far from mangroves, seaweed can be used as means for biofiltration.

Prof. Dr. Sinung further explained that disease can be minimized by applying phytopharmacology (using medicinal plants). For example, research shows that the _Solanum ferox_ L. and bitter ginger plant can be used to increase the survival rate (SR) of shrimp. However, the most important thing to remember is ensuring biosecurity in cultivating.

The second session, hosted by Dr. Ade, further discussed this topic. Biosecurity refers to all the procedures and policies implemented to prevent the spread of disease in shrimp cultivation. Some methods of biosecurity include the use of SPF (Specific Pathogen Free) stock which is now readily available.

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Another way of implementing biosecurity is by proper water management, which can be achieved by preparing a tank for water sedimentation before pouring it into the cultivation medium. Throughout cultivation, sanitary equipment for hands and feet should be prepared, and farm equipment should be sterilized to eliminate pathogens.

If diseases somehow still end up in the farm, farmers can do emergency harvest through dosing with KMNO4 by hanging it over flushing pipes with a 10 ppm dose and ± 5 ppm dose for sub road areas. Afterwards, disinfection should be done along with combustion and burial of shrimp remains.

Audiences were eager to listen to the two SHRIMPS TALK topics. They also asked questions regarding environmental management and wastewater treatment tips for their farm. JALA hopes that the presentations can help shrimp farmers have a more sustainable cultivation while implementing biosecurity.

Are you involved in the shrimp cultivation industry and want to improve your farm productivity with the latest information and insights? Make sure to follow JALA’s Instagram at [@jalaindonesia](http://instagram.com/jalaindonesia) so you don’t miss the next SHRIMPS TALK and other upcoming events. See you in the next SHRIMPS TALK!

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SHRIMPS TALK #5 Emphasized the Importance of Sustainability and Biosecurity in Shrimp Cultivation

Hybrid work is a new and modern work model that prioritizes flexibility in working. This work model is a flexible approach that combines working from the office (WFO) and working from home (WFH). This work model variation lies on the flexibility and the work schedule options.

Hybrid work model is popular notably since COVID-19 hits the world. People are urged to reduce activities outside of their home, yet at the same time businesses must keep running. This condition triggers a shift in preference and work method until now.

Based on a survey conducted by [Microsoft](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/worklab/work-trend-index/hybrid-work) in 2021, 73% employees prefer to work remotely and 67% still prefer a collaboration between individuals in working post-pandemic. Quoting from a [study from University of Birmingham](https://www.forbes.com/sites/glebtsipursky/2023/01/13/new-study-shows-managers-are-changing-their-minds-about-the-hybrid-work-model/?sh=91e0c9e6b91f) that conducted a survey  to company managers about working with flexibility, 52% managers agree that flexibility in working boosts their concentration, 60% state that it boosts productivity, and 63% state that it can boost their motivation.

JALA implements a hybrid work culture, a combination of working from the office and working from home or anywhere (WFO and WFH/WFA). How’s it going?

## Why don’t JALA implement a full remote working policy or WFA?
Based on the implementation attempt and studies from various sources, working full remote inflicts a feeling of not having a bond with colleagues. We pay attention to this issue. As social beings, humans have social needs including meeting their colleagues, so the balancing and flexibility of hybrid work model are implemented in JALA.

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JALA’s employees, or what we call Warga JALA, are allowed to choose how and where they want to work as well as offer the autonomy to plan their work as long as it supports their productivity and aligns with company regulations. Our employees can bring their work to home or wherever is convenient for them, but our office is still needed for collaborative work or team alignment.

## Can’t it be fully remote at all?
It can. We implement full remote working only for certain positions. Full remote working policy is implemented for Warga JALA who work from the field or with high mobility, such as Field Assistant, Technical Operation, Technical Sales, Market Analyst, and Technician.

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Positions other than those mentioned above tend to combine WFH and WFO to fulfill team coordination and collaboration needs. However, at certain moments, all of Warga JALA gather to attend various engagement events, training, or big meetings. 

## JALA upholds flexibility and productivity
For JALA, flexibility supports employees’ productivity. Within one period (weekly or monthly), there is always a moment for Warga JALA to gather at the office, while also being given a freedom to finish their work wherever most convenient for them (work from anywhere).

However, hybrid work is prone to the feeling of isolation and loneliness. It indicates the importance to find a method to maintain the bond within the team and collaboration in working. JALA, through the HR team, keeps monitoring. The HR team and managers are responsible for burnout mitigation, conformity to company regulations, and the fulfillment of work-life balance.

We also plan and conduct various events to prevent our remote employees from feeling isolated. The methods used to maintain the communication and relationship among colleagues with hybrid work model is as follows:
1. Communication tools — every team has their own preferred method and devices to communicate, namely by using WhatsApp, Mattermost, and email
2. Weekly meeting — every team or division conduct regular coordination meetings to monitor progress or obstacles in working
3. Weekly work-life integration event — regular exercise (badminton)
4. Town Hall meeting — hybrid monthly meeting that involves all employees to keep up with the recent growth of the company
5. Self-development or career events — events that held as a means of self-development or career-related

We ensure that every event held prioritizes the same opportunity for both on-site and remote employees. Other variations of event and method do not include those implemented by each VP/Head/Manager as a form of flexibility in working, adjusting to the needs from teammates or team leaders to coordinate.

Hybrid work model is an attempt to boost Warga JALA’s work-life balance. This model can boost employees’ productivity and engagement in working as well as support the business to operate efficiently.

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To support hybrid work culture, JALA’s office is also designed to serve a dynamic workplace. Our employees are allowed to work wherever they feel most comfortable at the office. JALA also provides facilities for employees who need heads-down work and rooms that accommodate the collaboration between on-site and remote employees.

So, does it fit your preference? Check the position that suits you the most in [https://jala.tech/careers](https://jala.tech/careers)! See you in JALA!😉

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Be Flexible in Working with Hybrid Work Culture at JALA

In shrimp cultivation, the importance of water quality cannot be overlooked. By measuring water quality, farmers can generate informative data to help them take the best steps in cultivating. Some of the most essential water quality parameters are pH, salinity, dissolved oxygen (DO), and temperature.

To help farmers measure these four parameters in a single device, JALA presents Baruno: a convenient, accurate, and robust water quality measurement device.

## How JALA Baruno Got Its Name
The name Baruno is inspired by a wayang character, Baruna. In Hinduism, Baruna or Varuna is the god of water which rules over the seas and oceans. Baruna watches over the waters and maintains nature’s course.

Inspired by Baruna’s role regarding guarding the waters, we adopted the name for Indonesia’s very own multi-parameter measurement device, JALA Baruno. JALA Baruno is created with the aim of becoming a facility and helper in monitoring shrimp farm water quality conditions in order for the cultivation to run smoothly and reach its targets.

## All About JALA Baruno
JALA Baruno is a multi-parameter water quality measurement device that measures pH, DO, salinity, and temperature altogether. Here are some of Baruno’s features:

### Comes with pond identity card 
Simply tap on the Baruno screen to read the pond’s identity card. The water quality data will be automatically stored in JALA App according to the pond identity that you tap.

### Baterai Li-ion 
Li-ion batteries are more durable and long lasting, especially against overcharging. The Baruno will be fully charged after only 5-6 hours. 

### Easy calibration
For better accuracy, calibration is still needed. But, you only need to calibrate once a week with the guideline provided.

### Robust build
With an IP67 case, JALA Baruno is both waterproof and dust-proof, making it suitable for shrimp farm environments. 

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>Read the complete product information: [JALA Baruno: Accurate, Quick, and Precise Water Quality Measurement](https://jala.tech/baruno)

## Get JALA Baruno Delivered to Your Farm with Only IDR 3 million! 
Whatever your farm type is, JALA Baruno is here to help improve your cultivation’s effectiveness and efficiency. You can now get JALA Baruno at a more affordable deal with KoinWorks!

**What are the benefits?**
- Settle the payment anytime, free of charge
- Loan approval within 3 days (after all required documents are accepted by KoinWorks) 

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To register, make sure you have prepared all the required documents: KTP, NPWP, checking account (last 3 months), and legal documents of your business.

Here are the registration steps: 
1. Apply through JALA
2. Fill in the registration form
3. Confirm credit approval
4. Capital is liquidated, device will be sent by JALA

What are you waiting for? Improve your farm productivity with a convenient, accurate, and robust solution! Order JALA Baruno now!

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JALA Baruno: A Convenient, Accurate, and Robust Pond Water Quality Measurement Device

The shrimp industry contributes significantly to aquaculture in Indonesia with a percentage over 40%. The strong potential of Indonesian shrimp farming is supported by its geographical condition, which is dominated by water, and the tropical climate. However, obstacles continue to hinder Indonesia’s shrimp farming productivity throughout 2022, from falling shrimp prices to disease problems.

Emerging from this issue, JALA, as an end-to-end solution for shrimp farming, held Shrimp Outlook 2023. This event served as a way to see the shrimp farming condition in Indonesia in 2022 and discuss the strategies to overcome challenges in 2023. 

Collaborating with Shrimp Club Indonesia (SCI), Shrimp Outlook 2023 was successfully held on Thursday, January 26, 2022, at the JW Marriott Hotel Surabaya. This event was attended by 55 people consisting of the SCI Expert Council, representatives of Fisheries and Marine Service, and shrimp farmers. In addition, 124 people tuned in to the event through live streaming.

## Panel Discussion by SCI Expert Council
Before proceeding to the main event or the speaking session, Shrimp Outlook 2023 began with a panel discussion based on the SCI Expert Council’s meeting which was held on the previous day. This panel discussion was delivered by Prof. Haryanti, M.S. and Ir. Maskur, M. Si, and moderated by Aryo Wiryawan.

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There were three points that were highlighted in this panel discussion. The first one is the standardization of laboratory equipment and analysis methods. The aim is the uniformity of the test result explanation. Second, the establishment of Shrimp School/Academy which aims to train reliable and knowledgeable technicians. Third, the establishment of cultivation SOP as a guide to ensure cultivation productivity and sustainability. 

## Shrimp Outlook 2023
The speaking session of Shrimp Outlook 2023 featured four speakers who shared insights about cultivation performance and plans for 2023. Those four speakers are Liris Maduningtyas (CEO of JALA), Supito, S.Pi., M.Si. (Head of BBPBAP Jepara), Haris Muhtadi (Chairman of SCI), and Sidrotun Naim, Ph.D., M.P.A. (Shrimp Health Specialist). 

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Liris Maduningtyas as the CEO of JALA presented the condition of the shrimp industry in 2022 based on data collected from JALA App. Liris revealed that shrimp farming productivity was declining from the previous year. One of the causes for this decline is the Survival Rate (SR) performance which also declined. JALA also provided several recommendations as a solution to deal with the cultivation dynamics in 2023.

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Furthermore, Supito, S.Pi., M.Si. as the Head of BBPBAP Jepara and the representative of the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries also delivered the Ministry’s main program plans to increase Indonesian shrimp production, namely pond revitalization and modeling of cultivation area. These programs must be balanced with environmental control in order to remain sustainable. 

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Meanwhile, Haris Muhtadi as the Chairman of SCI, addressed the global challenges of the shrimp industry. Due to increased competition among shrimp-producing countries, Indonesia has dropped to the fifth place. Looking at this situation, SCI has developed several programs to support Indonesia’s shrimp productivity. Some of them are providing shrimp farming technical training and promoting domestic shrimp consumption.

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Shrimp disease was also a highlighted discussion in Shrimp Outlook 2023. It was presented by Sidrotun Naim, Ph.D., M.P.A., a Shrimp Health Specialist. Naim advised that the shrimp's health should be checked on a regular basis, and that the detection be done in a laboratory so that the results are more accurate. In dealing with disease, applying treatment to shrimp as soon as possible would be very beneficial. 

Shrimp Outlook 2023 is a reflection of the shrimp industry’s condition throughout 2022. This event is also expected to provide guidance for more productive and efficient shrimp farming in 2023.

If you haven’t had a chance to tune in to Shrimp Outlook 2023’s live stream yet, worry not! You can watch [the rerun on JALA’s YouTube channel](https://youtu.be/RIGO_UuEGwg). Make sure to follow [@jalaindonesia](http://instagram.com/jalaindonesia) on Instagram to stay up to date on other interesting events from JALA.

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Highlighting Shrimp Farming Condition in Indonesia, JALA Successfully Held Shrimp Outlook 2023

Farm fixed assets are long-term physical assets used by farmers to carry out cultivation. In ponds, these assets include paddle wheels, water pumps, generators, operational vehicles, and others. Fixed asset management is very important so that the level of wealth in farms can be identified. In addition, of course, the farm's finances will be well maintained.

[JALA](jala.tech) has now accommodated the needs of farmers to manage fixed assets with a new feature in [JALA App](app.jala.tech), namely the Assets feature. This feature allows users to easily record and monitor the fixed assets of the farm. In addition, the depreciation value of assets can also be calculated automatically.

# With the Assets feature, you can:
- Record pond fixed asset data more easily and in detail
- Monitor every listed fixed asset
- View total fixed assets more clearly
- Record the assets to be sold

# How to record fixed assets:
1. Go to the Assets feature
2. Select + Assets
3. Fill out the form completely
4. Add asset location information by selecting + Asset Location
5. Select the location where the asset is located
6. Upload a photo of the asset purchase receipt and add notes if any
7. Input discount, VAT, and shipping costs if any
8. If the payment is made on a due date, enter the amount of the down payment and the due date
9. Select save
10. The assets have been recorded in the list of fixed assets of the pond

# How to sell fixed assets:
1. Go the Assets feature
2. Select Sell Asset
3. Fill out the form completely
4. Upload a photo of the asset purchase receipt and add notes if any
5. If the payment is made on a due date, enter the amount of the down payment and the due date
6. Select save

By following the steps above, you can record, manage and monitor the fixed assets in your pond more easily. Fixed assets that you have recorded are also automatically integrated with Financial Reports.

What are you waiting for? [Upgrade your JALA App account](https://app.jala.tech/subscriptions) to Pro to experience the benefits!

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Managing Fixed Assets Is Now Made Easier, Use the New Feature of JALA App!

Every business longs to earn profit. The shrimp cultivation business offers significant profit, but at the same time, the operational costs and risks are also high.

Previously, you may have set expenses for primary, secondary, tertiary, and other cultivation needs. The budget should serve as your guide for the minimum amount of money you need to have in hand. Emergency funds and insurance should also be taken into consideration.

Aside from mastering cultivation techniques and having a supporting network with similar understanding, financial management is also an important aspect when operating a shrimp cultivation business. One of the ways to achieve this is through proper financial records.

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Keeping financial records is an important routine for shrimp cultivation. Having clear records helps you in accounting, monitoring cash flow, evaluating cultivation cycles, and planning for the next ones.

## Reminder: Record any kind of transaction!
Every transaction, regardless of its type and amount, is important. Income and expenses in shrimp farms should be recorded as a part of business operations. No expense is too small.

## Your records are your control
Use your budget plan as an initial guide and control your expenses along the way to identify which ones are needs versus incidentals. Controls are also implemented by referring to the biggest expense and income, profit/loss conditions, and product categories with the highest cost. Compare it by monitoring recent balance, debts, and receivables to keep your farm finances healthy.

# Farm Financial Management in JALA App
Recording and monitoring shrimp farm finances has just got more convenient with JALA App’s Finance feature. Here are some reasons you should use this feature:
1. Financial accounts especially designed for the shrimp farm business
2. Record any type of transaction (income and expense) based on category
3. Classify expenses into 3 categories: operational (anything related to cultivation operation expenses), inventory (anything related to cultivation supplies such as feed stock, chemicals, probiotics, and many more), and fries (anything related to stock purchase)
4. Classify income into 3 categories: harvest, capital, and inventory sales
5. Control debts and receivables to ensure settlements are made on time
6. Make the wisest decision based on the budget plan

Records of financial transactions for farm needs are made with accounting standards.
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**Record any transaction, even for products not on the list!**
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With JALA App, you can record expenses of any kind (operational, inventory, or stock). Don’t worry if the brand or product name is not listed on JALA, as you can still manually input it to keep your records as thorough as possible!

## Monitor through the summary and financial report menus
Monitor the latest conditions through your farm finances summary, including today’s balance, profit/loss condition, debt/receivable settlement date, and income/expense ratio.

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You can also find more detail in the expense and income menu. When monitoring transactions, use the transaction filter, which is particularly useful if you have multiple ponds with different expenses. The filter can also be used to distinguish between the source of fund, be it cash, bank account, or giro.

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Monitor and evaluate your cultivation finances regularly from financial reports that you can see during and after your cultivation cycle through the web or download it conveniently. Financial reports include balance, cash flow, and profit/loss reports. Select the month and year to filter finances based on specific time periods.

## JALA App Finance Feature: Your Shrimp Farm Business Assistant
As the main tool in recording your farm’s finances, all the data you record on JALA App is downloadable. You can download the transactions in excel format in case you need it for specific purposes.

If you ever lose your receipt or invoice photo or document, you can redownload the photo from JALA App.

**The importance of transparent financial management**
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Every record in JALA App is transparent, allowing you, as a farm owner, to see any changes in financial data. Through the history feature, you can see who creates and changes each financial input and identify any discrepancies.

**Integrated data**
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JALA App’s Finance Feature is integrated with the stock and cultivation records feature. When there is any new purchase record for cultivation needs, the stock will be updated. Similarly, whenever you record the use of cultivation needs such as feed, chemicals, or probiotics, its financial value will be calculated as well.

**Standardized for accounting**
To remind you, every record and report from JALA App is standardized for accounting purposes! Be sure to upgrade now to Pro Cycle to enjoy this feature! [Upgrade to Pro!](https://app.jala.tech/subscriptions?from=upgrade_side_bar)!


Avoid Financial Losses by Monitoring Your Farm Finances

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Avoid Financial Losses by Monitoring Your Farm Finances!

JALA has updated our finance feature on JALA App, which you can access at [app.jala.tech](app.jala.tech). To use this feature, make sure you have an active pond and cycle, and you are using the Pro account on JALA App.

Here are the updates from JALA’s finance feature which you can enjoy:

## Record income and expenses in 1 app
Shrimp farmers often do not feel the significance of their profit after the end of every shrimp cultivation cycle. This is not always caused by poor harvest, but may also be caused by lousy recording. JALA’s finance feature helps farmers to: 

1. Create financial records
2. Input income and expense transactions separately
3. Expenses can be categorized as:


- Operations
- Inventory
- Stock


4. Income can be categorized as:


- Harvest
- Other income
- Inventory sales


5. Record multiple transactions in the same invoice by clicking the + Transaction button
6. Record debts and receivables so you never miss a payment

## Get shrimp farm cultivation financial report with accounting standards

Even if you’re not that familiar with accounting, don’t worry! JALA provides financial reporting with accounting standards.

1. Accessible through the Report tab in JALA Dashboard
2. View Balance, Cash Flow, and Profit-and-Loss reports
3. Filter based on month or year
4. Easily download or print from the JALA app 

These reports will greatly help farmers complete the required documents if they want to appeal for partnerships.

## Make cultivation decisions based on the financial reports

With a thorough and detailed financial report, farmers no longer have to take a shot in the dark when it comes to cultivation decisions. Simply refer to the actual data from JALA App’s report to determine the best step for your farm.

1. Accessible through the Summary tab in JALA Dashboard
2. Identify categories with the highest expense and income
3. View remaining balance, debts summary, total income and total expenses

JALA’s finance feature is also synchronized with the cultivation feature, allowing you to get actual financial reports based on current cultivation conditions in your shrimp farm. With the vast benefits of this feature, make sure you have upgraded to JALA App Pro and have an active pond to start using it. Manage your finances more easily and securely with JALA!

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Download Your Farm Financial Report and More! Explore JALA App’s Finance Feature

JALA launched ShrimpHub Jembrana in Jembrana, Bali, on August 15, 2022. ShrimpHub is a learning and gathering community space for anyone involved in the shrimp industry. ShrimpHub Jembrana is the third community space after ShrimpHub Banyuwangi and Purworejo, which were launched in February and March 2022 respectively.

As a country with a strong maritime sector, Indonesia has a huge potential in the shrimp industry. Shrimp is a promising commodity due to its high economic and nutritional value. With the high demand for shrimp, many Indonesians become shrimp farmers. However, many of these farmers still lack the knowledge, resources, technology, and network to optimize their shrimp production. Acknowledging these issues, JALA launched ShrimpHub as a center for shrimp farmers to grow through learning and sharing experiences regarding current issues in shrimp farming.

## ShrimpHub JALA Jembrana Talk Show

Jembrana is one of the regencies in Western Bali. The regency boasts a high potential for vannamei shrimp farming, with many locals involved in the industry. Thus, it is a suitable place for JALA to establish its third ShrimpHub there. On August 15, 2022, JALA held a talk show to commemorate the launching of ShrimpHub. In this talk show, one of JALA’s team members, Christine Kombong, introduced ShrimpHub and the importance of community and communication in shrimp farming.

The talk show also welcomed Suyadi from the local fishery department and Suhoiri from Fortel SCI, a forum for shrimp farming. They discussed sustainable farming tips and the shrimp farming potential in Jembrana. This talk show aimed to increase awareness among shrimp farmers in Jembrana on the importance of community and provide a proper space for insightful discussions.

![Sharing at ShrimpHub by JALA Jembrana](https://strapi.jala.tech/uploads/talk_show_Shrimp_Hub_Jembrana_768x512_6e3121316e.jpg)

## ShrimpHub Activities and Facilities

Staying true to its vision to be a community for shrimp farmers to grow, ShrimpHub hosts regular gatherings for farmers to learn from one another as well as expert practitioners in the industry. ShrimpHub comprises a VIP room, a meeting room, and a laboratory to diagnose shrimp diseases. Everyone involved in the industry, from shrimp farmers to stakeholders and more, is welcomed at ShrimpHub Jembrana. 

Are you from the shrimp industry in Jembrana and would like to expand your knowledge and network? Visit ShrimpHub Jembrana at Ruko Mashab No.02, Jl. Danau Kalimutu, Kel. Lelateng, Kec. Negara, Kab. Jembrana or contact us at 0813-2551-4194. We await you to be a part of our growing community!

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Welcoming ShrimpHub Jembrana: JALA’s Third Learning Space for the Shrimp Industry

Managing cultivation finance is an important aspect that shrimp farmers must consider. Farmers must be able to manage not only during the cultivation process, but also the preparation stage and the transition between cultivation cycles.

Shrimp is still a popular commodity in the fishery sector. The global market for shrimp demands is expected to grow further. As a result, this fisheries-related business seems promising.

Although the benefits of shrimp farming appear to be promising, there are certain risks related to this industry. Those risks are disease, weather, and fluctuating shrimp prices. These three factors contribute to the uncertainty of shrimp production and profits.

Farmers can be affected by this uncertainty. Their income is uncertain because it is dependent on the aforementioned factors. They must deal with this by carefully managing cultivating finances.

Managing cultivation finance is often underestimated and is not a priority for farmers. This practice appears to be simple as well. However, not all farmers are good at it. As a result, many farmers do not perceive a significant advantage once the cycle ends.

Farmers who do not properly manage cultivation finance are at risk of becoming trapped in the “dig a hole to fill in another hole” habit. That is, the profits are only utilized to pay off debts or loans used to manage the farm. Farmers will always feel lacking in finance.

If this is the case, how can farmers properly manage their cultivation finances? Here are some tips you can do during the preparation, cultivation, and cycle transition periods.

## Managing cultivation finance during the preparation stage

Before you begin cultivating, be sure that financial management is also a priority. A budget plan is one method for effectively managing agricultural finance at this point.

A budget plan will serve as a guide in cultivation because it contains cultivation targets and estimated expenses. You can use your prior cultivation experience or consult with professionals when creating the budget plan. Therefore, always record and evaluate all past cycle expenses. You can improve your budget plan based on the results of these evaluations.

A budget plan is a crucial component of cultivation financial management. It will provide you with:
- Specific cultivation target
- Estimation of cultivation costs in detail
- Cost guidance during cultivation process

Without a budget plan, cultivation expenses may skyrocket due to the lack of proper control.

## Managing cultivation finance while cultivation is running

Financial planning has been done and is now ready to be used as a guide. Farmers must remain careful, though, because unexpected expenses might occur at any time. Therefore, proper financial management must also be done when cultivating. The goal of this measure is to keep cultivation expenses under control.

One of many ways to do so is to check the RAB’s compliance with its realization on a regular basis. This does not have to be used on a daily basis. You can do this once or twice a week instead.

Controlling stock supply is another option. It is ideal to meet the cultivation needs within a specific time frame, such as every month. Start placing orders again a week or two before stock runs out. That way, the cashflow can be managed in stages, and there is no stock piling up in the warehouse.

Furthermore, avoid these acts:
- Using cultivation capital for personal purposes
- Not separating personal and cultivation accounts
- Not keeping financial records properly (recording expenses, debts, etc.)
- Saving too much and sacrifices the quality of goods

## Managing cultivation finance during cycle transitions

Following the completion of the cultivation cycle, some farmers choose to directly use the income from harvest. The income is commonly utilized to cover personal needs as well as the needs of the next cycle.

There are various aspects to consider before using the income from total harvest, including:
- Fund for the next cycle
- Further investment or pond maintenance
- Debts or loans owed during the cultivation cycle

Based on these considerations, self-awareness is required to control expenses before starting the next cycle. When you receive net harvest income, set aside part for an emergency fund in case of cultivation failure. You can save it in an account allocated particularly for cultivation needs. Then, prepare the budget plan for the next cultivation cycle.

If you wish to develop your pond, you should be aware that development funds are not cheap. Therefore, collect funds gradually. Do this once you’ve saved a portion of your income for an emergency fund.

Farmers who want to succeed must be able to manage cultivation finance well. The reason for this is that proper financial management will keep you from failing or losing.

You should also protect your cultivation process with insurance in addition to careful planning and effective financial management. Insurance will reduce the risk of crop failure or loss. An operational joint-program for shrimp farming that also provides insurance is now available, namely the JALA SmartFarm.

With JALA SmartFarm, you will receive comprehensive cultivation assistance. Planning, promising capital, insurance, professional pond management, and harvest assurances are all part of the assistance. Interested? For registration and additional information, kindly contact +62 819-2232-828 (Jesica).

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How to Manage Shrimp Cultivation Finance Properly?

JALA has officially moved to a new office after nearly two years located at the area of PT Indmira, Jl. Kaliurang km 16.3, Sleman. As of April 18, 2022, all JALA headquarters activities have been moved to the new office on the Ground Floor of Sahid J-Walk, Jl. Babarsari No. 2, Janti, Depok, Sleman.

JALA’s new office is decorated in blue and white with a modern-minimalist flair. The blue color corresponds to JALA’s characteristics, while the white color gives a simple and elegant appearance. Despite its simplicity, the entire office is designed to serve the primary function of working and collaborating.

The open office concept is used in the JALA office to make it easier for Warga JALA to collaborate. This concept is shown by several large desks built without partitions in the co-working area. Collaboration or  discussions between divisions can be more conveniently and effectively conducted.

This concept connects many divisions within JALA, including the C-level, HR/GA, Engineering, Marketing, and the Business Unit. Meanwhile, the staff of the Hardware subdivision as well as Finance division work in a separate room. However, it doesn’t limit their collaboration with the other divisions.

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In the lounge area, you can find bean bags that can be used for casual discussions. We use it not only for casual discussions but also for work if we prefer a different setting.

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JALA’s new office also provides meeting rooms with ranging capacity. Those who want to hold offline meetings or training can use this meeting room. In one of the meeting rooms, which also serves as a presentation room, you can find a mural of shrimp farming activities that adorn the room. We usually host our monthly town hall meetings in this room.

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Meanwhile, three Zoom booths have been set up for Warga JALA who require a private space for online meetings. These booths are specially designed in soundproof cubicles.

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JALA’s new office also provides leisure facilities such as two break rooms and a pantry. These break rooms are provided for Warga JALA who need to rest in between working hours. Thus, each break room has a comfortable bunk bed. You can also find a pantry near the break rooms. It is fairly large and can accommodate a good amount of people. Here, Warga JALA can have lunch together during afternoon breaks or simply have a leisure talk after work.

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The open office design can encourage maximum collaboration among Warga JALA. It is a melting pot of plentiful insight and incredible ideas. The various facilities available can help Warga JALA improve their work performance. Hence, this new office hopefully would invigorate all Warga JALA. While there’s still a lot to explore in our new office, we hope this article and pictures attached give you a short glimpse of our new office and life at JALA.