Support the Development of the Fisheries Sector, Unismuh Faculty of Agriculture Collaborates on the KNMP 2027 Program

JAKARTA — The Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar (Unismuh Makassar), is participating in supporting the development of the maritime and fisheries sector through the Red and White Fisherman Village Program (KNMP) 2027, initiated by the Indonesian Government through the Ministry of Maritime and Fisheries (KKP), Directorate General of Capture Fisheries.

The KNMP program is one of the government's strategic efforts to increase the productivity and welfare of coastal communities through the development of more modern, independent, and competitive fisheries areas. The program aims to strengthen the economic activities of the community, starting from fishing activities, aquaculture, fish processing, to coastal tourism development.

The involvement of the Faculty of Agriculture, Unismuh Makassar, in this program is marked by the presence of the Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture, Dr. Ir. Hj. Andi Khaeriyah, M.Pd., IPU, along with the First Deputy Dean, Dr. Nadir, S.P., M.Si, who is in charge of faculty cooperation programs, in the signing of the Cooperation Agreement (PKS) with the Directorate General of Capture Fisheries, the Ministry of Maritime and Fisheries of the Republic of Indonesia. The activity took place on Thursday–Sunday, October 22–25, 2026, at Hotel Aone, K.H. Wahid Hasyim No. 80, Gondangdia, Menteng, Central Jakarta.

The signing of the PKS is part of the preparation for the implementation of the 2027 KNMP program, as directed in Presidential Instruction Number 9 of 2026 on the Acceleration of Development and Operation of the Red and White Fisherman Village.

The Manager of the KNMP Faculty of Agriculture, Unismuh Makassar, Dr. Ir. Hj. Andi Khaeriyah, M.Pd., IPU, explained that after the signing of the PKS, the KNMP Faculty of Agriculture, Unismuh Makassar team consisting of the Program Manager, Leader, Administration Team, and Survey Team, is scheduled to attend a training (training) at Hotel Harper Makassar on October 26–31, 2026. The training will be carried out simultaneously in every province that has been designated by the KNMP Central Task Force. According to her, this activity is an important stage to ensure that all the involved teams understand their respective tasks, functions, and responsibilities so that the implementation of the Red and White Fisherman Village Program can run smoothly, coordinated, and in accordance with the objectives that have been set.

In the draft cooperation agreement, it is explained that “This Cooperation Agreement aims to strengthen fisheries data collection in fishing landing sites through synergy between the Directorate General of Capture Fisheries and Higher Education institutions to obtain accurate fisheries data”. Subsequently, the scope of this cooperation agreement includes several things, including:

1. Collection of catch and fish biology data;
2. Processing and analysis of catch and fish biology data;
3. Enhancement of human resource capacity through internship, field practice, or community service;
4. Research related to fisheries management;
5. Dissemination of knowledge and publication of scientific results from data collection and research activities; and
6. Strengthening the management of fisheries resources in the Fisheries Management Unit (WPP) of the Fisheries Management Area (WPP).

Through this program, the government aims to strengthen the capacity of various coastal communities, including fishermen, aquaculture farmers, fishing processing businesses, and coastal tourism managers. This approach is expected to create an integrated fisheries economic ecosystem, so that the potential of marine and fisheries resources can provide added value to the community.

The involvement of the Faculty of Agriculture, Unismuh Makassar, provides an opportunity to strengthen the contribution of higher education in supporting the development of the maritime and fisheries sector. Through academic competence, human resources, and experience in agriculture and fisheries, the faculty is expected to contribute to the implementation of programs that are oriented towards strengthening community capacity and coastal economic development, not only focusing on increasing production but also strengthening economic independence and welfare of coastal communities.

This program relates to the SGDs, specifically SDG 1 No Poverty through efforts to increase the economy of coastal communities and fishermen in general, SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth through efforts to create jobs and increase the income of fishing businesses, SDG 9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure through efforts to build fisheries industry through the development of innovative fishing infrastructure, SDG 14 Life Below Water with efforts to preserve and utilize the sea, ocean and marine resources sustainably.