Livestock development policy in Indonesia.
1982
Soewardi H. | Atmadilaga D.
The main constraints and potential of livestock development within the existing agricultural ecosystem in Indonesia are discussed. Among the main issues identified are: (a) Java has limited livestock due to population density: (b) consumer demand for meat puts a heavy stress on existing livestock population beyond its reproduction rate; (c) the subsistence agriculture sector is inadequate to support quick yielding egg and broiler production as a substitute for beef in which concentrate is competitive with direct consumption; (d) a decrease in the number of large ruminants has caused a shortage of draft power and encouraged the use of small tractors, which affects the earning opportunity of farm labourers; (e) the less densely populated outer islands of Java, offer room for increased livestock carrying capacity; (f) domestic production of milk constitutes only 10% of consumption; (g) importation of livestock to offset the alarming drain on the existing livestock population cannot be effective unless strict measures are taken to prevent overslaughtering. The following policy measures are recommended; increase the carrying capacity of Java in the agricultural sector, establish cattle ranches in the outer islands, substitute beef with broilers, increase milk production, and provide more effective and substantial financial assistance.
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