Sustainability of Laying Chicken Business: Case Study UD. Cahaya Mandiri, South Konawe, Indonesia
L O A Sani*1, M Abadi1, G K Widiyantara1, L O M Munadi1, R Astarika2, L O Jabuddin3, A Rizal4, M O Kasmin5, S Rosmalah6

1Faculty of Animal Science, Halu Oleo University, Kendari City, 93232, Indonesia
2Faculty of Science and Technology, Terbuka University, Kendari City, 93232 Indonesia
3Faculty of Agriculture, Halu Oleo University, Kendari City, 93232, Indonesia
4Faculty of Agriculture, Musamus University, Merauke City, 001051, Indonesia
5Faculty of Agriculture, Sembilanbelas November University, Kolaka, 93514, Indonesia
6Faculty of Agriculture, Muhammadiyah University, Kendari, 93118, Indonesia

Abstract

The continuously increasing population from year to year, coupled with society^s growing awareness of the importance of enhancing nutrition in daily life, has led to a rising consumption of chicken eggs. This study specifically examines the sustainability of layer chicken farming in Konawe Selatan Regency, conducted from October to December 2023 at UD. Cahaya Mandiri^s layer chicken farm. The research location was purposively sampled considering the presence of a relatively large population of layer chicken farms in that area. Respondents in this study included the owners and employees of UD. Cahaya Mandiri. The research findings revealed that the investment feasibility from a financial aspect indicated that UD. Cahaya Mandiri^s layer chicken farming business falls into the category of being feasible for further development. The positive Net Present Value (NPV) at a discount factor of 1% amounted to IDR. 479.608,585- with a business lifespan of 20 months (1.8 years), a Net Benefit-Cost Ratio (NBCR) of 2.19 (>1), an Internal Rate of Return (IRR) of 8.18% (>1%), a Break Even Point (BEP) in production of 56,131 trays, and a Break Even Point (BEP) in price (in rupiah) of IDR. 42.410.

Keywords: Sustainability, Laying Hens, Cahaya Mandiri, South Konawe

Topic: Agricultural Socio-economics