<![CDATA[Budi daya lele merupakan komponen penting dalam sektor usaha perikanan air tawar di Kabupaten Tangerang dengan kontribusi lebih dari 70% (senilai Rp109,5 milyar) pada tahun 2018. Meskipun demikian, diperlukan peningkatan produksi di masa yang akan datang dalam rangka mengantisipasi perkembangan dan kebutuhan pasar. Peningkatan tersebut perlu didukung oleh informasi potensi budi daya serta strategi pengembangannya. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendapatkan informasi mengenai karakteristik kegiatan budi daya serta merumuskan strategi pengembangan budi daya lele di Kabupaten Tangerang. Pengambilan data dilakukan melalui survei dengan kuesioner terstruktur selama bulan Oktober 2018 hingga Januari 2019. Metode analisis data terdiri atas analisis deskriptif dan analisis SWOT. Alternatif strategi yang diprioritaskan berdasarkan hasil analisis SWOT yaitu strategi SO (Strength-Opportunities) yang berada pada kuadran I. Peningkatan keterampilan, ketersediaan benih berkualitas, dan penerapan teknolologi informasi diharapkan mampu mendukung efisiensi, produktivitas dan keberlanjutan usaha. Alternatif strategi yang disarankan yaitu: (1) Dinas terkait memfasilitasi pelatihan teknologi intensifikasi budi daya yang ramah lingkungan, serta penyediaan benih unggul; dan (2) Perluasan wilayah pemasaran dan pengembangan usaha dengan memanfaatkan teknologi informasi, serta penguatan kerjasama antar pembudidaya.Title: Evaluation of Catfish Farming System: Production Aspect and Developmental Strategy, (Case studies: Catfish Farmers in Tangerang Regency)Catfish farming is an important element in the freshwater fisheries business in Tangerang Regency that contributes more than 70 percent of total production (Rp. 109.5 billion) in 2018. However, it is necessary to increase the number of future production to anticipate the market demand. This increasing production should be supported with information on potential aquaculture and its development strategies. This study aims to describe the characteristics of aquaculture activities as well as to formulate the development strategies of catfish farming in Tangerang Regency. Data were collected by structured questionnaires from October 2018 to January 2019. Data were analyzed using descriptive and SWOT analysis. Result of SWOT analysis suggests that SO (Strength-Opportunities), which was in quadrant 1, should be prioritized. Skill improvement, availability of good fingerling, and application of information technology were expected to encourage its productivity, efficiency, and business sustainability. The study suggests following recommendation: (1) Associated agencies facilitate training of green intensification on aquaculture technology and supply superior fingerlings; and (2) Market expansion and business development using information technology, and the intense cooperation among farmers. ]]>
