Analisis Pendapatan Peternak Sapi Potong Dengan Pola Intensif, Semi Intensif dan Ekstensif di Kecamatan Pulo Bandring Kabupaten Asahan

Abstract

 This empirical study aims to comprehensively analyze the income level, production efficiency, and overall financial performance of beef cattle farmers implementing intensive, semi-intensive, and extensive husbandry systems in Pulo Bandring District, Asahan Regency. A descriptive quantitative research approach was employed by systematically gathering empirical field data through structured questionnaires, observation, and in-depth interviews with local livestock farmers. The collected primary data were rigorously processed, standardized, and converted into structured numerical representations to facilitate objective statistical interpretation. Quantitative metrics evaluated in this investigation focused comprehensively on variable and fixed production costs, gross sales revenues, net profit margins, revenue-cost ratios for financial feasibility, livestock disease resilience, and stocking density management practices. Comparative financial analysis was executed to evaluate the distinct economic viability, operational challenges, and resource utilization efficiency inherent to each husbandry pattern. The empirical findings reveal significant variations in profitability across the three management systems, providing critical insights into how strategic operational choices directly determine farm economic sustainability. Ultimately, this research offers practical policy recommendations for smallholder farmers, extension agents, and regional governments to optimize resource allocation, enhance modern husbandry practices, and support sustainable livestock development in the region.