Dairy Farmer Performance (Case Study Of Dairy Farmers in Senduro District, Lumajang Regency) Vivin Kusuma Wardani1*, Inggit Kentjonowaty1, and Dewi Masyithoh2
1Faculty of Animal Science, Universitas Islam Malang, Malang 65144, Indonesia
2Faculty or Department Name, University Name, City Name and Postal Code, Country Name
*Corresponding author: 22302041010[at]unisma.ac.id
Abstract
This study aims to describe the profile of farmers and determine the factors that influence the performance of dairy farmers in Senduro District, Lumajang Regency. This study used a survey and interview method with 60 dairy farmers. Data were obtained through documentation and interviews with farmers using questionnaires. The research variables observed were the number of lactating dairy cattle (X1), the amount of green fodder per day (X2), the amount of additional feed per day (X3), the age of farmers (X4), education level (X5), livestock experience (X6), the number of household members (X7), the number of workers (X8), training ever attended (X9), counseling ever attended (X10). The results of the analysis showed that partially the variable factors of the number of lactating cows, the amount of concentrate feed and the number of workers had a very significant effect (P <0.01) on the performance of dairy farmers in Senduro District, while the amount of livestock green fodder (HMT), farmer age, livestock experience, number of family members, training and counseling ever attended by farmers did not have a significant effect (P>0.05).
