Income analysis of layer farm in Sidrap district South Sulawesi province (case study in PT. Cahaya Mario)

Abstract

Abstract Laying hen farm business has enormous potential because it plays a role in providing a cheap and easy to obtain the source of animal protein, namely eggs. Besides, for people business, laying hen farm can be used as a source of income for farmers. The different cost structures at each phase will certainly have an impact on farmer income. This study aimed to analyze the farm income of laying hens at PT. Cahaya Mario, Sidrap regency and to determine the scale of his business. This research was a case study research. Data were collected from the recording of the company business and completed with a questionnaire as a research instrument to obtain the information needed in this study. Descriptive statistical analysis was used to calculate the level of income at each phase of breeding and business feasibility using the R/C ratio formula. The results showed that in one production cycle, the level of income obtained was IDR 817,809.94 with the R/C ratio was 2.15. Particularly for the starter to grower phase, which produced a pullet income of IDR 202,659.00 with the R/C ratio was 1.51, while the income in the layer phase or production period was IDR 680,150.94 and the R/C ratio was 2.19. This showed that the business was managed by PT. Cahaya Mario was feasible. This condition was shown by his ability to manage 30 flocks for a layer farm.

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