Sebagai bagian dari upaya meningkatkan ketahanan pangan dan kemandirian ekonomi masyarakat Suku Anak Dalam (SAD) Rombong Nurani, Pundi Sumatra bersama Kelompok Tani Sungai Suriyan menginisiasi Sekolah Lapang Perikanan yang akan berlangsung pada tanggal 10 – 17 November 2024 di Desa Pulau Lintang, Kecamatan Bathin VIII, Kabupaten Sarolangun.
The activity began with an intensive discussion with the Suriyan River Farmers Group. This discussion highlighted the various challenges and opportunities that exist in fish farming for the SAD community, as well as agreeing on strategic steps to support its success.
One of the results of this discussion was the decision to utilize two previously unused permanent pools near the SAD Rombong Nurani Multipurpose Hall. Apart from that, the community also agreed to build an additional tarpaulin-based pool, using materials that are easily found around settlements, such as bamboo and wood, as supporting walls so that the pool is stronger and able to withstand quite large water discharges.
Through support from the IPAF Program, this group purchased 1500 catfish seeds which will be cultivated starting in 2025. This Fisheries Field School activity not only aims to introduce catfish cultivation techniques, but also to instill a sense of ownership of the results of joint efforts. By involving the entire community, from parents to youth, it is hoped that this program can run sustainably and become a solution to food security for the SAD Rombong Nurani community.