Application of Management Information System to Strengthen Community Livestock Business of Goat and Sheep Farmers

Abstract

Sheep and goat farming is one of the superior livestock products of Malang Regency. This goat and sheep farming business is a livestock business carried out by breeders in 12 villages in Wagir District, Malang Regency as the main supporter of starting a goat and sheep center. Farmers still did not have historical livestock data so it may be difficult to trace livestock history. Therefore, it is necessary to record data using the application of a digital management information system. The method used was a participatory action and learning system approach which includes Focus Group Discussion (FGD), training and direct practice, mentoring and field monitoring of the results of the transfer of livestock management information system technology in 12 villages. The results of the implementation of the activities showed that the training and mentoring activities went very well and received a very good response from the community. The economic and social impact in the form of increasing farmers' income and skills related to livestock management recording increased from 15% to 83%. The activity showed a significant increase in awareness, knowledge and skills of sheep and goat breeders in using livestock management information systems to strengthen community livestock business management.