Determinants of Animal Food Demand in The Urban Region South Sulawesi

Abstract

Animal food is a very important source of protein for increasing superior human resources and strengthening food security. Superior human resources and food security are supporting factors for achieving sustainable development goals (SDGs), particularly sustainable agricultural development. The purpose of this research is to examine changes in animal food consumption as well as factors influencing animal food demand in South Sulawesi’s metropolitan areas. Secondary time series data - semi-annual (2005 - 2020) - were used in this investigation. Trend analysis and multiple linear regression are the data analysis techniques employed. According to the findings of this study, the trend of animal food intake in urban areas of South Sulawesi Province from 2005 to 2020 increased by 9.78 grams per inhabitant per month. Beef consumption averaged 7.9 grams per capita per month, chicken meat consumption averaged 53 grams per capita per month, chicken egg consumption averaged 92 grams per capita per month, and fish consumption averaged 352 grams per capita per month during that time period. Per capita expenditure, chicken meat prices, and fish prices all have a substantial impact on demand for animal food. If per capita spending rises by one percent, demand for animal feed rises by 1.58 percent. If the price of chicken meat increases by 1%, the demand for animal food reduces by 0.43%, and if the price of fish increases by 1%, the demand for animal food decreases by 2.12%.