Analysis of the Potential of Beef Cattle Business Development in Indramayu District
Journal: Animal Production (Vol.23, No. 2)Publication Date: 2021-07-27
Authors : Fitri Dian Perwitasari Ahmad Romadhoni Surya Putra Bambang Suwignyo Rini Widiati;
Page : 127-137
Keywords : beef cattle; agricultural waste; IDD and LQ;
Abstract
This study aimed to analyze the potential for cattle business development in Indramayu Regency. The research locations selected using purposive sampling method were based on the following criteria:(1)Indramayu Regency is the 2ndlargest riceproducersin the Province of West Java, (2)The area covers 2,099.42 km2based on secondary data obtainedfrom BPS Indramayu Regency in numbers and (3)The area of agricultural land is still largerthanthe area of resident housing. The data analysis method used the carrying capacity index (IDD) and Location Question (LQ) analysis formulas. The data wereprocessed and explained descriptively. The results of this study resulted in carrying capacity values consisting of 3 patterns, namely the highest carrying capacity value > 20,000 AU (Gantar and Terisi). Medium carrying capacity value > 10,000 AU (Cikedung and Gabuswetan). Low value carrying capacity 5.000-10.000 AU (Haurgelis, Suyeg, Juntiyuat, Bongdua, Kertasemaya, Patrol, Kedokanbunder and Sindang). The results of the analysis of IDD > 2 there are 12 sub-districts, meaning that basedon the availability of forage feed from agricultural land, it is included in the safe category to increase the population of beef cattle. The potential for beef cattle development in Indramayu Regency needs to be prioritized in 12 sub-districts with LQ > 1 and IDD > 2 accompanied by government policies to support investment in livestock marketing facilities and infrastructure for smallholders
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