| dc.description.abstract | In the concept of farming coastal lands, the existence of cattle is so significant that meet the supply of organic substance especially manure. Business development of cattle is, moreover, a priority of government programs in fulfilling the demand of beef increasing. Related to this, therefore, this research study aimed to find out the management of business cattle on coastal lands.
This research study used a survey method with the research site in Bantul regency, Yogyakarta Special Province. The sampling method was proportional random sampling; that is, a technique of collecting samples randomly with proportional numbers for every sub-population (the farmers group) in accordance with the measured population (Sekaran, 2003). The total of research samples was 110 samples. The data analysis technique was by analysis description, cost and income analysis.
The analysis findings concluded that average ownership of cattle was 2 cows per family. The intention of business cattle was as the family saving or to be sold when having urgent needs. Business cattle was run in groups (the home group), however, the maintenance was independent. Animal feed was obtained from the crop and horticulture wastes cultivated on the coastal lands as well as forage deliberately planted on the ricefield ridge.
The highest cost of business cattle was the purchase a calf measuring Rp 4.690.625,-, (360.8 USD) followed by other costs including cowshed depreciation, labors, and feed with total cost measuring Rp 6.412.683,88 (493.28 USD). The income of business cattle was Rp 9.159.154,93 (704.55 USD) obtained from extra weight (enlargement or fattening) and from waste or cow dung. Based on the income and the total cost, thus, the breeders’ income for one year (8 - 12 months) was Rp 2.746.471,05 (211.26 USD). | en_US |
