Analysis of the feasibility of Bali cattle breeding business in Barru Regency, South Sulawesi, Indonesia

Abstract

The Indonesian Ministry of Agriculture legislates Barru Regency in South Sulawesi as a Bali cattle breeding. The purpose of this study calculates the feasibility of the Bali cattle breeding business. The research conducted in Tanete Riaja District, Barru Regency, South Sulawesi. The number of respondents is 75 farmers determined by purposive sampling. This study used survey methods and data collected by observation and interviews using a questionnaire. Primary data such as the characteristics of respondents, component and price of inputs and outputs. The feasibility analysis of the Bali cattle breeding business used the Net Present Value (NPV), Benefit-Cost Ratio (BCR), Internal Rate of Return (IRR), and Payback Period (PP). The results show the Bali cattle breeding business with average ownership of 3 cows and a five-years investment period is workable with an NPV value of IDR 9,099,674, BCR of 1.22, IRR of 16.85% and PP for 4.40 years.

Gross Margin Comparison of Bali and Crossbred Cattle in Small Holder Beef Cattle Farming in South Kalimantan, Indonesia

“…Thus, the calving interval for Bali cattle was estimated at 12 months and can produce a calf every year. [7] stated that in Bali cattle breeding business, cows produces calves in the first year, and such reproductive performance allows farmers to sell calves every year.…”

“…Gross margin analysis of fattening business using Bali cattle and crossbred be better if the number of cattle is larger. [7] suggested that Bali cattle breeding business is feasible for smallholder farmer in rural area if farmers raise a minimum of 3 cattle.…”

Degradability of Rumen-Protected Soybean Meal with Different Temperatures and Heating Times in Bali Cattle

“…This is needed to achieve the highest average level of animal body weight gain during the growth period of young cattle or commercially achieved milk production (Owens et al, 2014). Bali cattle are one of the original Indonesian cattle that are widely kept by farmers and are included as a commodity for beef cattle (Baliarti et al, 2021;Kusumastuti et al, 2021). Protein is one of the nutrients that play a role in body weight gain, so this study used Bali cattle with rumen fistula.…”