Analisis Potensi dan Strategi Pengembangan Ternak Babi di Kecamatan Kuala Kabupaten Langkat

Abstract

KERENHAPUKH JOY FAITH SIRAIT. Analysis of the Potential and Development Strategies for Pig Farming in Kuala Subdistrict, Langkat Regency, North Sumatra Province. (Supervised by Ma’ruf Tafsin). Kuala Subdistrict in Langkat Regency, North Sumatra Province, is one of the areas with potential for pig farming development. This study aims to identify the potential of livestock resources, regional characteristics, and the carrying capacity of agricultural and plantation waste, as well as to determine effective strategies for developing pig farming in Kuala Subdistrict. The research was conducted from May to June 2025 using a direct survey method involving 40 farmers from 9 villages, out of a total of 16 villages in the subdistrict, selected randomly based on respondent quotas. Data analysis included descriptive analysis, location quotient (LQ), livestock density, feed concentration index (IKP), carrying capacity of agricultural and plantation waste (DDLP), carrying capacity index of agricultural and plantation waste (IDDLP), and SWOT analysis. The results show that out of the 16 villages in Kuala Subdistrict, only 9 villages have pig populations. The subdistrict demonstrates good potential for pig farming development, with 7 villages identified as pig farming areas. The main recommended strategy is the SO strategy, which leverages existing strengths to seize available opportunities for the development of pig farming in this area.