🔍 Local Potential in Mulur Village’s Fisheries Sector
Mulur Village, Sukoharjo has great potential in the fisheries sector, particularly in the cultivation of Nile tilapia. However, the post-harvest processing remains underutilized, especially in terms of value-added products that can increase market value.
To address this challenge, a community service program was carried out with the theme:
“Optimizing the Potential of Nile Tilapia as a Flagship Product of Mulur Village through Presto Nile Tilapia Processing Training for PKK Women.”
This initiative was led by Windy Rizkaprilisa, S.T., M.Sc, a lecturer from the Food Technology Study Program, in collaboration with lecturers from the Accounting Study Program at Universitas Veteran Bina Nusantara.
👩🍳 Empowering Women through Value-Added Processing
The training was attended by 40 members of the PKK Women’s Group in Mulur Village, aiming to enhance their skills in transforming Nile tilapia into high-value processed products — specifically, “Mulur” Presto Nile Tilapia.
The program began with:
- Socialization on the potential of Nile tilapia as a local commodity
- Insights into opportunities for developing processed fish products
- Emphasis on the importance of innovation for household income growth
🔧 Appropriate Technology: Presto as a Smart Solution
Participants were introduced to presto cooking tools and appropriate technologies that help process Nile tilapia into a product that is tender, long-lasting, and marketable.
During the hands-on session, participants learned:
- How to select high-quality raw materials
- How to blend traditional seasonings
- How to effectively use the presto cooking tool
The resulting product, “Mulur” Presto Tilapia, stood out in taste, texture, and shelf life, making it a promising product for broader markets.
📈 Business Training: From Production to Marketing
The training didn’t stop at production. It also equipped participants with marketing and business management skills, including:
- Marketing strategies through social media
- Product branding techniques
- Building partnerships with local and online markets
- Financial literacy
- Business planning
- Cost and pricing analysis
- Basic bookkeeping
🌟 Lasting Impact and Sustainable Development
This program had a direct impact on empowering women in Mulur Village. With these new skills, the PKK women can:
- Improve personal capacity
- Create new business opportunities
- Contribute to the economic growth of their families and community
The “Mulur” Presto Tilapia is expected to become a flagship village product that can compete at both regional and national levels.
