The Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB) of YARSI University organized a Community Service Program (PKM) with the theme “Digital Transformation of Catfish Farming: IoT Solutions for Organizational Management, Finance, and Enhancement of Productivity and Quality of Sustainable Aquaculture” in Mandalamekar Village, Bandung Regency, West Java. This program was initiated in response to the condition of catfish farmer groups in the village who still operate their cultivation processes manually, resulting in low productivity, high fish mortality rates, and difficulties in maintaining harvest quality. Through this PKM BIMA DRTPM Kemendiktisaintek 2025 program, YARSI University introduced Internet of Things (IoT) technology solutions that enable real-time monitoring of water quality and feeding, making the cultivation process more efficient and sustainable.
The implementation of this program is a collaboration between the Faculty of Economics and Business and the Faculty of Information Technology at YARSI University, which not only introduces technology but also empowers the community through training in organizational development, financial management, marketing strategies, and strengthening farmer groups to become more independent and competitive. The Team Leader, Hilma Suyana, emphasized that this digital transformation simultaneously helps protect the environment and supports Asta Cita 3rd in creating employment and promoting entrepreneurship at the village level. This program aligns with several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 1 (No Poverty) through increased productivity and farmer income, SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) by enhancing sustainable food production, SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) through community economic empowerment, SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure) with IoT technology implementation, SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production) through sustainable aquaculture, and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) through collaboration between university and community.
