Kinerja dan Perbaikan Sistim Produksi Peternakan Sapi Potong Berbasis Kelompok di Pedesaan
ABSTRACT: The objectives of this
study was to determine the performance of beef cattle farm under improved
production systems of farmer group in the rural areas. Data were collected from
20 beef cattle farmer groups located in Cilacap, Banyumas, Banjarnegara and
Kebumen regencies. Intervension factors such as improved production system
including aspects of institutional, banking access, diversification of
business, trading, and development programs. Regular reporting, interviews,
field observations, and forum group discussion were implemented. Descriptive
analysis was applied in this study. Variables focused on livestock production
systems improvement, type and performance of development program, social
resource potential and group dynamics, productivity levels, and also proposed
program and recommendations of action programs. This study revealed that 10% of
beef cattle farmer group implementing fattening cattle, and mostly (90%)
applying combination of cow-calf operation and fattening. All of the beef
cattle farmer group (100%) had a high score of social resources potential,
while the group dynamics tend to stable (60%) and increased (40%). Mean of
reproduction performance were 2.4 (S/C), 13.7 month (calving interval), and
76.5% (pregnancy rate). In general, BCS ranging from 4 to 7 with the highest
score of 6 (45%) and followed by 7 (40%). Follow-up activities for
recommendation of the action program could be the Beef Cattle Cluster
Development of Farmer Group Based in the Rural Areas.
Penulis: Akhmad Sodiq, Nur
Hidayat
Kode Jurnal: jppeternakandd140182
