Dynamics of small ruminant production: A case study of Central Java, Indonesia

Indonesia is a country where small ruminants play an important role in the livelihoods of rural people and in the population's religious festivities. This paper presents driving forces for small ruminant development in Central Java, from both historical and current perspectives. Agro-ecological...

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Published in:Outlook on agriculture 2007-06, Vol.36 (2), p.145-152
Main Authors: Budisatria, I.G.S, Udo, H.M.J, Eilers, C.H.A.M, Zijpp, A.J. van der
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Agricultural production
Animal Production Systems
Case studies
developing countries
Dierlijke Productiesystemen
ecological zones
Ecology
farmers
geographical distribution
goats
grazing
history
Households
Indonesia
issues and policy
Java
land use change
Leerstoelgroep Dierlijke productiesystemen
Livestock
livestock production
perceptions (cognitive)
population dynamics
Religion
sheep
small farms
WIAS
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Summary:Indonesia is a country where small ruminants play an important role in the livelihoods of rural people and in the population's religious festivities. This paper presents driving forces for small ruminant development in Central Java, from both historical and current perspectives. Agro-ecological conditions and the intensification of land use have had a major impact on the type of small ruminants kept and on the management of animals. Conditions in the household, household members and time available are major factors determining whether or not farmers keep small ruminants. The prospects for small ruminants, in particular goats, are most promising in the uplands.
ISSN:0030-7270
2043-6866
DOI:10.5367/000000007781159976