Analysis of regional potential and carrying capacity of food crop waste feed and beef cattle development in boalemo regency

This study aims to determine the production and carrying capacity of livestock feed derived from agricultural plant waste in supporting beef cattle development in Boalemo Regency. The research was conducted in Boalemo Regency by selecting three (3) sub-districts. The selection of these locations was based on the number of cattle population and the area of rice fields and plantations. Primary data was obtained directly in the field by conducting direct interviews with beef cattle farmers and local government officials, as well as conducting field surveys. The sample represents the population characteristics and meets the sampling technique requirements. The determination of the area or sub-district was carried out by grouping the level of cattle population with the area of rice fields and plantations. Data collection techniques were conducted through interviews and observations. The research found that the implementation of an integrated crop-livestock system has a multiplier effect for livestock, farmers, and the environment, including providing adequate feed for livestock from agricultural waste, facilitating farmers in providing feed, increasing farmer income from agricultural and plantation waste, which was previously considered economically less valuable, and preventing environmental pollution and damage due to the burning of agricultural waste. This research is expected to facilitate the acquisition of information about the production and carrying capacity of agricultural plant waste feed sources in Boalemo Regency, as well as providing information on the accessibility of agricultural plant waste feed resources in Boalemo Regency.