Abstract

The study was conducted in farmers at Gantarang Keke, Bantaeng Regency, South Sulawesi. The purpose of this study was to determine increase of farmers’ income in the integration maize and Bali cow. The study used surveys, interviews and questionnaires for 30 farmers. Randomized block design uses 2 fertilizer factors, organic 4 levels and inorganic 3 levels, with 3 replications respectively. Parameters are production and biomass (straw, cob and klobot) of corn. The 15 head of Bali cow are used with 3 corn feed treatments and 5 replications. Results of research on corn production showed that organic fertilizers did not show significant different (P >0.05) but inorganic fertilizer showed increase significantly (P <0.05). There was no interaction effect in both fertilization treatments. The results of economic research on corn production showed net profit of corn business income by organic fertilizer which in the amount of Rp.6.27 million/harvest and R/C of 1.57.The net profit by inorganic fertilization was Rp.7.28 million/harvest, R/C was 1.65. The profits of the Bali cow was Rp. 4.78 million/year, R/C of 1.44. The integration of corn plants and Bali cow in farmers, gives good results because it is economical, effective and efficient. This business is economically feasible to try again.

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