Efficiency of dairy cattle business in Plaosan district, Magetan regency

Abstract This research aims to identify the demographic characteristics of dairy farmers and to analyze the efficiency of dairy cattle businesses in Plaosan District, Magetan Regency. The research design uses quantitative descriptive methods and research techniques that survey methods. The method for determining the location and respondents uses purposive sampling. Data were collected using interviews, observation and literature study. Primary data was obtained from the results of interviews with 31 dairy farmers and secondary data was obtained from related agencies. Data analysis using quantitative descriptive and allocative efficiency. Based on the research results, it showed that the average farmers were of productive age, the education level was low, gender was male and the average number of dairy cattle ownerships was 4 heads. The allocative efficiency test showed that production factors on dairy cattle livestock have not reached optimal levels because the ki value was not equal to 1. The conclusions that farmers must be more efficient in using production factors to achieve optimal results.