
A student of the Agrotechnology Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Brawijaya, Arin Khurota, who is an educator in the PT ANGPHOT ORION INDONESIA business line, is the figure behind the innovation of fish feed made from vegetable waste. This initiative was born from her concern seeing vegetable waste in Padomasan Village, Jombang District, Jember Regency, which was piling up without management.
PT ANGPHOT provides fish feed made from vegetable waste formulated using probiotic bacteria. By utilizing the fermentation process, waste that was previously considered useless is now processed into a product with high economic value. “Initially, this idea came when I was sitting near the pond, thinking about how this waste could be useful. “The strange inspiration came from river fish that eat human waste fermented by bacteria in the intestines,” said Arin.
The development of the idea began in May 2023, when Arin conducted a small-scale trial using food waste from around her village. After going through a series of trials and errors, the ANGPHOT team successfully submitted this product to the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) in August 2023. In December 2023, this innovation officially received funding from BRIN for further development.
This project is rooted in Padomasan Village, Jombang District, Jember Regency, an area that does not yet have a final disposal site (TPA). This village often faces the problem of piling up vegetable waste. Now, with the presence of ANGPHOT, this waste is processed into useful products that support the sustainability of the local economy.

The problem of unmanaged vegetable waste is the main reason behind this innovation. In addition, Arin wants to create a solution for fish farmers who need feed at an affordable price but still high quality. “The first trial showed a protein content of only 6%, far from the target of 36%. That’s because we don’t have a standard raw material yet. However, we continue to improve the formula until we find the right composition,” said Arin.
PT ANGPHOT’s journey to success was not easy. Arin and the team faced many challenges, such as determining the optimal protein content, ensuring that the feed could float, and testing its disintegration in water. However, with an unyielding spirit, they managed to overcome these obstacles. Currently, the product is in the process of patenting and certifying raw materials before being marketed widely.
The funding process from BRIN also requires significant time and effort.
“We registered in August 2023, then passed the administrative selection in September. Next, we went through the pitching stage in November, and were finally announced as having passed in December 2023,” explained Arin.
Through PT ANGPHOT, Arin hopes that this innovation can have a positive impact, not only for her village but also for the fisheries sector in Indonesia.
“We want this product to help fish farmers to get quality feed at affordable prices, while reducing organic waste that pollutes the environment,” she added.
With funding from BRIN, Arin is optimistic that this step will be the beginning of the transformation of the fish feed sector in Indonesia. Hopefully this success will inspire the younger generation to continue to innovate and create solutions that are beneficial to society and the environment. (dilla/UB PR/ Trans. Iir)