Analysis of Production Factors of Small-Scale Fisheries using Arad Nets in Tegal City, Indonesia

Abstract

Production factors are an important issue in fishing operations. The success of a fishing operation is determined by the role of each production factor. This study aims to examine the factors that influence the production of small-scale fisheries using Arad nets in Tegal. This research carried out in the Muarareja Village, a small-scale fishing village in Tegal. The study was conducted between July 2013 and March 2014. The production factors analyzed were the size of fishing gear, the fishing season, the availability of fuel, ice blocks, fresh water, crew, and cost supplies using Arad nets. Data were analyzed using the multiple regression analysis. The results showed there were a very strong relationship between the production factors with a R² value of 82.30% and a probability significance value of <0.05. Factors that influence the production of fishing operations using Arad nets are the fishing season, the use of fuel, the use of ice, and cost supplies.

Keywords: small-scale fishermen, production factors, small-scale fisheries, Arad nets, Tegal