Research Project

This study examines the behavior of small-scale goat farmers in managing livestock waste (WT) and the influence of subjective norms (SN) on their adoption of waste treatment technology. Conducted in Majene and Polman Regencies, West Sulawesi Province—key goat farming areas—the research analyzes how community leaders, families, extension workers, and neighbors shape farmers’ decisions. Farmers’ behavior was categorized into five levels of adoption: feces disposed (score 1), unprocessed for self-use (2), unprocessed for sale (3), processed for self-use (4), and processed for sale (5). Using a linear regression model with F-test and t-test, the study found that subjective norms significantly affect farmers’ behavior in processing goat waste. Extension workers, families, and neighbors were the main influencing factors. Strengthening the role of extension workers is essential to improve technology adoption and enhance farmers’ income through effective goat waste utilization.

This study analyzes the structure and flow of beef marketing channels in the Makassar City Slaughterhouses (RPH), South Sulawesi Province. The slaughterhouses play an essential role as cattle holding facilities before slaughter, as well as centers for beef processing and distribution managed by wholesalers and traders. The research aims to identify the main marketing channels and key actors involved in delivering beef from producers to consumers. Results indicate two main marketing patterns: (1) Cattle Breeders → Inter-Regional Traders → Butcher Entrepreneurs → Retailers → Final Consumers, and (2) Cattle Farmers → Inter-Regional Traders → Butcher Entrepreneurs → Final Consumers. These patterns highlight the interactions between various stakeholders and the importance of coordination in maintaining product quality, pricing stability, and market access. The findings provide valuable insights for improving the efficiency and sustainability of beef marketing in Makassar City.

This study was conducted in the closed house facility of the Faculty of Animal Science, Hasanuddin University, to analyze the gross profit margin achieved in broiler farming under a partnership system. Using a case study method with a descriptive quantitative approach, the research collected primary data from three consecutive production periods, complemented by secondary data from relevant literature. The findings revealed variations in gross profit margins across production periods: 9.5% in the first, 7.5% in the second, and 9.6% in the third. These differences were influenced primarily by fluctuations in selling prices, production output, and variable costs. The results indicate that efficient cost management and stable market prices are crucial factors in improving profitability in closed-house broiler operations. This study provides useful insights for poultry entrepreneurs and academic practitioners to enhance financial performance and sustainability in intensive broiler production systems.