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Improving goat production in integrated estate cropping systems in South Sulawesi (AGB)

Project ID:
SMAR/2007/201: Improving goat production in integrated estate cropping systems in South Sulawesi (AGB)
Collaborating Countries:
Indonesia
Commissioned Organisation:
University of Queensland, Australia
Project Leader
Dr Peter Murray
Phone: 07 5460 1256
Fax: 07 4636 4474
Email: peter.murray@uq.edu.au
Collaborating Institutions:
  • Curtin University of Technology, Australia
  • Hasanuddin University, Indonesia
  • Assessment Institute for Agricultural Technology (South Sulawesi), Indonesia
Project Budget:
$149,100
Project Duration:
01/06/2008 - 30/11/2009
ACIAR Research Program Manager
Mr David Shearer
Project Overview

In Indonesia the local and export demand for goats is high. They are often integrated with vegetable and estate crops through three operation systems; scavenging; daytime foraging with evening cut and carry; and intensive cut and carry of feeds. However, in South Sulawesi there are a number of constraints that limit industry development and market improvements. Developing a more integrated supply chain, with improved production, management, markets and access to markets, could help both the local and export market. This project is investigating constraints on this industry, as well as options for improving production systems. It will also analyse some of the socio-economic constraints that limit the adoption of new technologies.