Competence of cattle farmers to support sustainable livestock development

This study aimed to analyze the competence of cattle farmers in their business and to analyze the factors that influence it. This research was conducted in Karanganyar Regency, considering that the cattle population in this district is high, namely 66.779 beef cattle. Respondents of the study were 60 farmers who had at least two beef cattle. The research design used a descriptive quantitative method with survey technique. Data were collected from interviews with cattle farmers, then the data were analyzed descriptively and multiple linear regression test. The results of multiple regression analysis is Y = 15.376 + 0.425X1 + 0.563X2 + 0.187X3. The results of the F-test showed that the value of F-count>F-table namely 142.908, which means that the variable of personal characteristics, motivation, and the external factors have simultaneous effect on the competence of cattle farmers. The T-test results showed that personal characteristics, motivation, and the external factors partially affecting the competence of cattle farmers. This research concluded that the personal characteristics, motivation, and the external factors had an influence on cattle farmers' competence in Karanganyar Regency to support sustainable livestock development.