Assessing Potency And Suitability Of Livestock Production Systems From Agricultural Crops; An Evidence From Island Agro-Ecology

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to assess the potential for livestock production in the district area as a basis for developing livestock commodities and  livestock sector, knowing the needs and potential for food crop wastes. The method is descriptive with desk-study and semi-survey techniques. The object of observation is the aspect of livestock production and food crop production as the primary source of animal feed and the projected suitability of livestock commodities. The findings of the study show that the portrait of livestock production is not optimal, marked by the low number of livestock production population structures per district, economic density, farming density, and regional density. Some areas that have the potential for the livestock base sector are Yendidori, North Biak, Samofa, West Biak, and East Biak. Although the suitability value for LQ livestock development is still dominant at < 1 in some districts, even 0, it needs serious attention for livestock development stakeholders in Biak Numfor. One thing that can be done is to strengthen the basic sector of food crop development.

Keywords: livestock population structure, livestock density, base sector, LQ, KPPTR, Biak

DOI: 10.7176/JBAH/14-4-04

Publication date: December 30^th 2024