ANALYSIS OF BROILER FARM PERFORMANCE IN NABIRE, PAPUA: MANAGEMENT IMPLICATIONS FOR PRODUCTIVITY

Broiler farming plays a vital role in fulfilling the community’s demand for animal protein. However, its performance is influenced by multiple factors, including feed management, environmental conditions, and farmers’ socio-economic characteristics. This study aims to identify and analyze the key factors affecting the Performance Index (PI) of broiler farms in Nabire, Papua. Data were collected through structured interviews with 43 broiler farmers across several districts. A multiple linear regression model was applied to assess the influence of various demographic, technical, and managerial variables on PI. The analysis revealed that feed quantity, initial body weight of day-old chicks (DOC), market weight, market age, and Feed Conversion Ratio (FCR) had a statistically significant effect on PI (P<0.01). In contrast, variables such as farming experience, business scale, and labor did not show a significant impact. These results highlight the importance of optimizing feed allocation, improving early chick quality, and managing market timing to enhance farm productivity. The findings suggest that targeted strategies focusing on technical efficiency—particularly feed utilization and growth management—can significantly improve broiler farm performance. Enhancing extension support and aligning production with market dynamics are also recommended to increase sustainability and competitiveness in the region.