<![CDATA[Polyculture is one of the innovations that is developing in the agricultural sector, including the fisheries cultivation sector. Polyculture-based fisheries cultivation is a system that combines more than one type of aquatic organism in one cultivation container to improve ecosystem balance and productivity. This study aims to analyze the impact of polyculture-based fisheries cultivation on income and community empowerment in Bonto Kio Village, Minasa Tene District, Pangkep Regency. This study uses a mixed-methods approach. Quantitative data were obtained by distributing structured questionnaires to 42 fish farmer respondents selected using the Slovin formula from a total population of 73 people. Qualitative data were obtained through in-depth interviews, field observations, and documentation studies. The data analysis technique used was a simple correlation test for quantitative data and the Satori Komariah technique for qualitative data which includes 3 main steps, namely, data reduction, data presentation and drawing conclusions. The results of the study indicate that the polyculture cultivation system has a positive relationship direction to community income, especially through production efficiency and optimization of limited pond land. However, the relationship is weakly positive, with a correlation coefficient of (r) 0.282. The positive impact on community empowerment has not been optimal and needs to be strengthened, particularly due to declining productivity and a lack of technical assistance skills due to the cessation of extension activities. Key inhibiting factors include declining seed quality, unpredictable weather (flooding), and limited capital.]]>
