Agustinah Setyaningrum
Faculty of Animal Science, Jenderal Soedirman University, Purwokerto, Indonesia

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Characteristics of Farmers in Etawah Crossbreed (PE) Goat Breeding Center of Banyumas Regency, Indonesia Sari Eko Tuswati; Akhmad Sodiq; Novie Andri Setianto; Doso Sarwanto; Agustinah Setyaningrum; Setya Agus Santosa
Journal of Sustainable Livestock Vol. 2 No. 1 (2026): Journal of Sustainable Livestock
Publisher : Faculty of Animal Husbandry, Wijayakusuma Purwokerto University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.63859/jsl.v2i1.33

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This survey research was conducted in the Etawah Crossbreed (Peranakan Etawah/PE) goat breeding center of Gumelar District, Banyumas Regency, involving 75 active farmers. Primary data were collected via observation and interviews, while secondary data came from government institutions and literature. Results showed that etawah crossbreed goat farmers are predominantly mature, averaging 57.17 years old (41.33% aged 51-60 years). Their formal education is mostly limited to elementary school (65.33%). Regarding livelihood, 65.33% are primarily crop farmers, making goat rearing a synergistic supplementary business. The average family size is 4 members (64.00% have 4-5 members), providing essential unpaid labor for daily operations. Despite limited formal education, these farmers possess extensive practical experience averaging 20.20 years. In conclusion, the profile of etawah crossbreed goat farmers in Gumelar District, Banyumas, reflects a traditional, family-supported enterprise where extensive experience significantly compensates for the lack of formal education, serving as a strategic secondary income alongside crop farming.
Cultural Resilience of Livestock Production in South West Sumba Wilhelmus Yape Kii; Akhmad Sodiq; Juni Sumarmono; Novie Andri Setianto; Zainal Aznam Bin Mohd Jelan; Agus Susanto; Muhamad Bata; Agustinah Setyaningrum; Gede Suarta
ANIMAL PRODUCTION Vol. 28 No. 1 (2026)
Publisher : Faculty of Animal Science, Jenderal Soedirman University in associate with the Animal Scientist Society of Indonesia (ISPI) and the Indonesian Association of Nutrition and Feed Science (AINI)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20884/1.jap.2026.28.1.399

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The sustainability of livestock production systems is influenced by environmental, economic, and social conditions, as well as technological advancements. In Sumba, Indonesia, livestock is not only an economic asset but also a symbol of social status, integral to various traditional rituals. This study aimed to identify local livestock production systems and examine the role of culture in their sustainability across three agroecosystem zones: Kodi, Wewewa, and Loura. The research employed a structured survey methodology based on the Livestock On-Farm Trials method and involving 420 farmers. Results show that Sumba's livestock production systems apply an integrated crop- agro-pastoral, kaliwo agroforestry-livestock system, also rangeland-based, predominating in Loura. Socio-cultural aspects strongly influence livestock practices, with sources of capital stemming from agricultural revenues (dry-land and rice fields), kaliwo agroforestry, family inheritance, livestock barter, profit-sharing arrangements, and surplus animals from wedding dowries and other cultural ritual ceremonies. Feed resources are primarily derived from cultivated dry-land and kaliwo agroforestry. Livestock are primarily raised for cultural, ceremonial, and ritual purposes, including funerals, wedding dowries, and the pasola festival, as well as for income and education support. Preservation of local wisdom and socio-cultural values is crucial to advancing sustainable livestock production in Southwest Sumba.