Identification of breeder’s capacity on adoption technology in university profit-sharing partnerships in Tanete Riaja District, Barru Regency

Abstract

The aim of this research was to identify the capacity of breeders who conduct profit-sharing partnerships with Hasanuddin University in the development of beef cattle to increase the utilization of existing resources, namely rice straw waste and livestock manure in order to have added value through processing technology innovations and can contribute to increasing business productivity. The study was located in Tanete Riaja District, Barru Regency. Determination of the location was carried out deliberately (purposive) with the consideration that in the area was the location of beef cattle breeding centers which were managed by Hasanuddin University together with the Regional Government of Barru Regency. Determination of breeders as respondents using proportional cluster random sampling with a total of 39 breeders. Research data were collected by conducting a survey using data collection techniques, namely interviews using questionnaires, as well as in-depth interviews (in-depth study) to several key informants. Data analysis is descriptive statistics using a frequency distribution table. The results showed that breeders (respondents) had known the technology of fermentation of rice straw waste and beef cattle waste. However, it turns out breeders do not know well about the technology. It can be seen that breeders applying technology are still low.