Evaluation of Farming System research (FSr) on Small Livestock in West timor of East nusatenggara
Abstact: Small livestock
complement other parts of the agricultural system in West timor of East nusa
tenggara (ntt), since crop residues, weeds and household wastes areavailable
feed resources with low cost. the main roles are as farmers’ income and
consumption, provide liquidity, have high value for ceremonies and cultural functions
and are a store of wealth and family security. Pigs, goats and native chickens
are comparatively important, with relatively large population. there is little
published information on the farming systems in which they are kept, on their
role, productivity, limitations or potential. Farming systems research (FSr)
has been recognized by many government and international development agenciesas
an appropriate approach in agricultural research and development, and the
concept has been accepted by some organizations in Eastern Indonesia. However,
there are few research programs in which an FSr procedure was followed, and evaluated
for their effectiveness, especially in the context of livestock research and
development. Evaluation of small livestock farming system research in West
Timor, indicates that limitation in times and suffcient data at early stage ,
as well as broad information of target areas and farmers active involvement,
became the main constraints in selecting appropriate location and sites for
study purposes. the results of the general evaluation of one year research
project suggested that FSr approach was appropriate, even for such a very small
scale program. the level of progress achieved was largely dependent on the
degree of institutional support provided by regional institutions. there was
also need for having better understanding of FSr philosophy and methods for
those involved in livestock research and development. Sucess of FSr depends largely
on the degree and level of participation of farmers, research workers, and
relevant specialists, including comittment of research workers, with close
involvement with farmers, their families and problems.
Author: Fuah, A.M, J. Petheram
and r.Priyanto
Journal Code: jppeternakangg150067
