Lecturer in Livestock Production Technology, Vocational Program of Hasanuddin University, Implements the INOVOKASI Program
Lecturer in Livestock Production Technology, Vocational Program of Hasanuddin University, Implements the 2024 INOVOKASI Program at the Makmur Sejahtera Farmer Group, Teluk Kampe Village, Pasimasunggu District, Selayar Islands
Members of the Makmur Sejahtera Farmer Group, Teluk Kampe Village, Selayar Islands – On Friday, October 4, 2024, they witnessed the implementation of one of the 2024 Creative Innovation Program for Vocational Partners (INOVOKASI) activities, with the topic Focus Group Discussion (FGD) on the Application of Beef Cattle Reproductive Technology in Smallholder Farms within the Makmur Sejahtera Farmer Group in Teluk Kampe Village, Pasimasunggu District, Selayar Islands.
This activity was led by Mr. Hasrin, S.Pt., M.Si, as the head of the 2024 INOVOKASI program for vocational partners, directed toward members of the Makmur Sejahtera farmer group. He stated that the program was designed to address the problems faced by the farmers. “We conducted a Focus Group Discussion with the group to identify problems and formulate appropriate solutions,” said Hasrin.
The head of the Makmur Sejahtera Farmer Group, Mr. Abd Wahid, stated, “This activity is very important for us, considering that our cattle management system is still very traditional. We face various issues such as frequent reproductive disorders, inbreeding, and feed-related problems. In addition, our group needs intensive training on animal health handling and reproductive disorders due to the limited number of veterinary personnel from the local government.”
Hasrin added that the 2024 INOVOKASI program, titled Application of Beef Cattle Reproductive Technology in Smallholder Farming, will not stop at the Focus Group Discussion (FGD) stage. Future plans include training independent artificial insemination technicians, establishing and training community-based animal health workers, training on fattening management for pregnant cows, and feed processing technology based on locally available raw materials for pregnant cattle.
The objective of these activities is to scale up the development of skills and capacities in artificial insemination technology, independent animal health services, management of pregnant cattle fattening, and local feed processing technology.
This program is expected to provide long-term benefits for partners, not only in increasing livestock production but also in ensuring harmony among various economic activities within the group.