Tegalsambi, March 4, 2026 – The bright morning atmosphere in Tegalsambi Village turned into a lively scene of communal spirit. From 07:00 to 09:00 WIB, a ceremonial catfish harvest took place festively, marking the success of a cultivation program initiated by students of the Fishery and Marine Technology and Business (TBPK) program at Diponegoro University, in collaboration with village officials.
The three TBPK students who served as the main drivers of this collaboration were Abid Azka Maulana, Aditya Cahyo Nugroho, and Fika Nur Febrianti. They went directly to the cultivation site, helping to cast nets and lift thousands of plump catfish. The harvest results were deemed highly satisfying, providing tangible proof that synergy between academics and the village community can boost fishery sector productivity while strengthening food security from the grassroots level.
The Head of Tegalsambi Village, in his remarks during the harvest, did not hide his pride. “This program is a real outcome of collaboration with TBPK Undip students. It also implements the Asta Cita (Eight Goals) of the President of the Republic of Indonesia, Mr. Prabowo Subianto, regarding food security in Tegalsambi Village. The harvest results are satisfying, and God willing, they will bring great benefits to the surrounding community,” he said enthusiastically.
What makes this initiative interesting is that the cultivation is not only profitable but also highly efficient. Abid Azka Maulana, as the student team coordinator, explained, “This catfish cultivation is relatively very fast. With a capacity of 1,500 seeds per pond, we were able to harvest in just 2 months. This is a great opportunity for a denser and more profitable production cycle.”
The success was warmly welcomed by the local residents who came to witness the event. With this grand harvest, it is hoped that catfish farming will not remain just a collaborative project but will continue to be developed as a sustainable solution to improve food security while driving the economy of Tegalsambi Village.