Analysis of factors affecting to the income of Bali cattle farmers in Barru Regency, South Sulawesi Province, Indonesia

Abstract

South Sulawesi is an area of development of native Bali cattle in Indonesia. Bali cattle farming are playing an essential role in supporting the economy of household farmers. This research aimed to analyze the factors that affect to the income of Bali cattle farmers. The study was conducted from June to September 2019 in Barru regency, South Sulawesi province, Indonesia. The total number of respondents was 121 farmers, including 75 respondents on the Bali cattle breeding enterprise and 46 respondents on the fattening enterprise. Data were analysed by using descriptive statistics, while determining the factors that affect to income using Multiple Linear Regression. The results showed that factors affecting to the income of farmers were the number of Bali cattle ownership and the dummy for non-formal education (livestock training). The factor that negatively affects was the dummy for the cattle production system. Improvement in calving interval of cows parameter and average daily weight gain of bulls can increase income. Manure utilization can generate more revenue. This study suggested that the government provide more variety and more frequent livestock training and procurement of cows and bulls.