<![CDATA[Independent broiler farming in island regions faces higher levels of production and marketing risks compared to mainland areas due to logistical limitations, reliance on sea transportation, and imbalanced market structures. These conditions increase farmers’ vulnerability to production disruptions and marketing instability. This study analyzes production and marketing risks faced by independent broiler farmers in Pasar Wajo District, Buton Island, and evaluates the effectiveness of farm-level risk mitigation strategies. A mixed-methods approach was applied through in-depth interviews, field observations, and analysis of production and marketing data. The results indicate that production risks are primarily driven by high livestock morality, recurring respiratory diseases, feed price fluctuations, and delays in input distribution. On the marketing side, a concentrated market structure weakened farmers’ bargaining power, causing harvest-time price volatility that directly affect income stability. Production and marketing risks interact and reinforce each other, intensifying the vulnerability of independent broiler farming systems. Although existing mitigation strategies are effective in reducing technical risks, they remain insufficient to address structural constraints. These findings highlight the importance of institutional strengthening and improved logistics systems to enhance the resilience and sustainability of broiler farming in island regions.]]>
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