IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY ON BEEF CATTLE DEVELOPMENT THROUGH THE LIVESTOCK ASSISTANCE PROGRAM IN GORONTALO DISTRICT, INDONESIA

Abstract

This research aims to analyze alternative strategic priorities in the beef cattle assistance program that can be implemented in Gorontalo Regency. The research was carried out in Gorontalo Regency. The primary and secondary data collected were analyzed using the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) method and descriptive statistics. The research results show that priority alternative strategies in the beef cattle assistance program that can be implemented are: 1) revitalizing the role of extension workers and partner institutions (0.228), 2) increasing business capital and production facilities (0.207), 3) increasing the knowledge and skills capacity of farmers (0.200), 4) strengthening of breeder institutions (0.144), 5) coordination of policymakers (0.131), and 6) distribution of livestock aid on target (0.090). Implementation of the beef cattle assistance program requires 63.7% policy support from the regional government through the Gorontalo Regency Animal Husbandry and Animal Health Service in the form of regulatory support, budget allocation, and intensive and sustainable assistance.

Keywords

• implementation strategy
• livestock assistance
• beef cattle