Integrated farming model of small ruminants in deli serdang, north sumatra - Indonesia

Abstract

This research was done to measure the added value of goat and sheep with cut and carry system and influencing factors of goat/sheep productivity and to measure the added value of manure to palm productivity. The research was done in Deli Serdang Regency by determining two districts as research area: Tanjung Morawa District and Bangun Purba District. Location was determined by purposive sampling technique based on population of small ruminants and area of oil palm plantation in both districts. Sample consisted of 50 goat farmers and 50 sheep farmers. Results indicated that farmers have 18 to 24 heads of goats or sheep. Performance of goat and sheep reproduction tended to similar to genereral performance. Amount of doe, feed from palm oil and intercropped plant, livestock type and location influence significantly at livestock productivity (P<0.01). Goat contributed manure 16.86% and 11.26% of total palm trees in Tanjung Morawa and Bangun Purba, respectively, while sheep contributed manure 21.49% and 22.56% of total palm trees, respectively. Therefore, it was necessary to increase population of livestock, to increase technology and diversification of production. It may be done by establishing partnership with local government, animal of science office and private corporation .