Analysis Of Factors Affecting Swine Farmers’ Income During African Swine Fever (ASF) In North Sumatera

Abstract

In the year 2019, a significant outbreak of pig mortalities caused by African Swine Fever (ASF) transpired inside the North Sumatra province This study aims to determine differences in the income of pig farmers before and during the ASF pandemic in North Sumatra, to analyze the factors that affect the income of pig farmers in North Sumatra, and to analyze the factors that affect the productivity of pig farmers in North Sumatra. This research was carried out in Deli Serdang, Humbang Hansudutan, and Dairi Regencies in March-July 2023 with a total of 96 respondents. Data analysis used is using multiple linear analysis. The results showed that the income of pig farmers in North Sumatra before the African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreak was higher, namely IDR 135,351,041.67 compared to the income of pig farmers during the ASF outbreak, which was IDR 98,484,895.83. The results of multiple regression analysis show that harvest weight, labor costs, feed cost, and sources of income have a significant effect on the income of pig farmers in North Sumatra.