4. Overview of the community
Parakan Wetan located in the Sendangsari village, Sleman district, Yogyakarta. Parakan Wetan also an area directly adjacent to Progo River. The total population of Padukuhan Parakan Wetan and Parakan Kulon Sendangsari Village, Minggir is 876 people. Therefore, it is necessary to maximize existing resources and reduce the vulnerability of society. To reduce the amount of existing unemployment, local people formed a joint venture group of productive fisheries. There are a lot of group of fish farmer that exist due to the characteristics of the soil, water, and climate in Sendangsari Village which is suitable for aquaculture both prawn and carp. Sembada Mina Mandiri is one of the aquaculture group (prawn and carp) located in Parakan Wetan RT 01/RW 21, Sendangsari, Minggir, Sleman, Yogyakarta. This business is a joint venture owned 15 member of the community. Sembada Mina Mandiri founded in December 3, 2005. Majority, education level of the community member were the high school/equivalent. The group has the target to manage 5 hectare of fish pond and have produced 18.5 tonnes in 2009. The basic system of fish farming is conducted by intercropping between prawns and carp.