How perception of farmers about development potential of goats in Pamboang subdistrict, West Sulawesi

Abstract

The efforts of a regional government in supporting programs to increase livestock populations, especially goats, can be seen from the potential of the area. The potentials include the availability of human resources, natural resources, technology, and support from institutions related to the development of goats. The purpose of this research was to analyze how farmers' perceptions of the potential for goat development in Pamboang Sub-district. The respondents were chosen by simple random sampling. The number of respondents in this study were 80 farmers. Observation and direct interview methods were used to collect the data by farmers is perception. The results showed that the majority of respondents agree with goats have a potential to be developed in Pamboang Sub district in terms of natural resources, human resources, and technology.