Development Strategy of Beef Cattle Farming in Gowa Regency: A Literature Review
Handayani Indah Susanti1,3, Muslim Salam2, Andi Amran Sulaiman2

1Agribusiness Study Program, Graduate School of Hasanuddin University, Jl. Perintis Kemerdekaan Km. 10, Makassar 90245, Indonesia.
2 Laboratory of Agricultural Development, Faculty of Agriculture, Hasanuddin University, Jl. Perintis Kemerdekaan Km. 10, Makassar 90245, Indonesia.
3Jurusan Ilmu Peternakan, Fakultas Sains dan Teknologi, Univeritas Islam Negeri Alauddin Makassar, Jl. H. M. Yasin Limpo No. 36, Gowa-92113, Sulawesi Selatan, Indonesia

Abstract

Beef cattle farming in Gowa Regency, South Sulawesi, is one of the agricultural sectors with significant potential for development. However, its advancement faces various challenges such as limited feed availability, lack of access to technology and markets, and suboptimal institutional support. This study aims to analyze both internal and external factors influencing the success of beef cattle farming in Gowa Regency. The method used is a literature review based on previous research findings and relevant secondary data. The results indicate that aspects such as farm management, livestock quality, feed availability, infrastructure, market access, and government policies are key factors influencing the development of the beef cattle sector. Recommendations include strengthening farmers^ capacity, empowering cooperatives, utilizing alternative feed technologies, and promoting multi-stakeholder collaboration to ensure the sustainability of beef cattle farming in Gowa.

Keywords: beef cattle, Gowa Regency, farm business analysis, literature review, development strategy

Topic: Animal agribusiness and related subject