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Journal : Proceeding Buffalo International Conference

IDENTIFICATION OF FARMER NEEDS ON TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION FOR BUFFALO DEVELOPMENT IN NORTH TORAJA Abdullah, Agustina; Rombe, Martha B.; Lestari, Veronica Sri; Anshar, Muhammad; Mawardi, -
Proceeding Buffalo International Conference 2013
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Enhancement production and productivity of buffalo depends upon three factors, i.e. feeding, breeding and management. The aim of this research was to identify the technology innovation that required by the farmers for buffalo development in North Toraja Regency, South Sulawesi, Indonesia. The research was in North Toraja, South Sulawesi. The farmer samples were determined randomly and its number was determined by Slovin formula. Data were collected by appropriate questioners, focus group discussion (FGD), and deep interview on key informants. The results showed that majority of farmers raise their buffalo traditionally, with buffalo ownership between 2 and 5 heads/households. Almost all buffalo were raised extensively with simple settlement (wooden cages). They grazed on the rice fields or in the dry lands for feeding without farmers guard.  In terms of technology innovation, the farmers required such technology improvements as raising system, selection method in breeding, settlements system, feeding and animal health for their animal. Actually, most of the farmers have known some simple technology to fulfill the needs for feeding of their buffalo. However, the application of the technology at farm level was still limited. Therefore, some efforts to optimize application of technology by the farmers are still necessary in order to increase buffalo productivity in North Toraja.
THE ROLE OF AGENTS ON THE MARKETING OF BUFFALO IN NORTH TORAJA Kasim, Kasmiyati; Lestari, Veronica Sri; Hastang, -; Rasyid, T.
Proceeding Buffalo International Conference 2013
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The role of marketing agency in buffalo marketing has been recognised. The purpose of this research was  to study  the role of agent on buffalo marketing in North Toraja. The study was carried out in Bolu livestock market North Toraja form May to June 2012. Samples used for this study were all agents (10 people) in Bolu livestock market North Toraja. Data were analysed descriptively. The results of the study  indicated that 50% of the agents directly contacted  the seller  in the market. To get  the buyers, 60% of the agents also met  the buyers in the market in order  to  obtain  such information as  types of buffaloes they are looking for. Data also indicated that the time required by the buyers and the sellers to achieve an agreement of the price  through the help of an agent was normally one day. In conclusion, the role of the agents on buffalo marketing in North Toraja is important in terms of source of information for the sellers and buyers so that could accelerate the transaction process of  buffaloes.