Qualitative Modeling of Broiler Farming with Partnership Pattern in Kabumen District

Broiler farming is a complex system involving various elements from upstream to downstream. This study aimed to determine the multiple factors and their relationship in broiler chicken farming with a partnership pattern. The research was conducted using a survey method. The samples were determined through census data of 76 open house, semi closed house and closed house farmers who are members of partnership patterns in Kebumen district. Data analysis was performed qualitatively using Causal Loop Diagram (CLD) modeling. The results showed that various factors influenced the broiler farming business with partnership patterns, such as the quality of cages (open house, semi closed house and closed house), farmer skills, technical know how, business motivation, willingness to follow programs, the effectiveness of information, power of investors, turnover, grade day old chick (DOC), output price, feed convension ratio (FCR), mortality, and bonus. This article extensively discussed the systemic linkage and relationship between these elements and how those interactions affected the performance in a broiler chicken farm with a partnership pattern. Keywords: broiler chickens, partnership, qualitative modeling, quality of cag