Actors’ Contestation in Responding to Government Policies Regarding Development of Broiler Poultry Farming Business: A Case from Blitar, East Java, Indonesia

Authors

  • Muhammad Yamin Saud Graduate School, Hasanuddin University
  • Muhammad Saleh S. Ali Departement of Socio-economic Agriculture and Program of Development study, Graduate School,Hasanuddin University, Makassar, Indonesia
  • Amran Sulaiman The AAS Foundation, Makassar
  • Makmun Junaiddin Directorate General of Livestock and Animal Health
  • Rahmadanih Rahmadanih Department of Socio-economic Agriculture and Program of Development study, Graduate School, Hasanuddin University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.20956/ijas.v11i2.4049

Keywords:

Actor contestation, Broiler farming, Government policy, Business Integration, Sustainable development

Abstract

This study examines the contestation among actors responding to government policies in broiler farming. The research method employed is qualitative. A comprehensive investigation into each actor’s characteristics allows for a thorough understanding of unfolding contestation. The study took place in Blitar, East Java, Indonesia. The results indicate three key actors: the integrator farm, the independent farm, and the family farm. An integrator functions as an investor; while an independent consists of breeders with land, resources, and labour. Family farmers are operated by individuals with limited production capacities.  The government, aiming to ensure a stable supply of livestock for domestic consumption, utilizes its legislative authority to facilitate investment prospects in Indonesia.  Integrator farmers seize this opportunity to dominate broiler arming, compelling their actors to align with their interests. Independent farmers safeguard their interests through collaborative partnerships, whereas family farmers can only express their discontent with the government through protests.

Author Biographies

Muhammad Yamin Saud, Graduate School, Hasanuddin University

Program of Development study

Muhammad Saleh S. Ali, Departement of Socio-economic Agriculture and Program of Development study, Graduate School,Hasanuddin University, Makassar, Indonesia

Departement of Socio-economic Agriculture, Hasanuddin University

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2023-12-31

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