Business Feasibility and Economic Scale of Cattle Farming running in smallholder systems in Flores Timur Mainland of Flores Timur Regency

A survey has been done in Flores Timur mainland in August 2019. The objectives are: 1) describing the characteristics and scale of cattle farm; 2) reviewing the income; 3) analyzing the feasibility status and 4) analyzing the proper scale of cattle farming. Random cluster sampling was applied. Methods of data analysis used are descriptive analysis; income analysis, financial feasibility analysis, sensitivity analysis and maintenance scale analysis that meets the minimum requirements standard of USD1,500/household/year. The results showed that the number of cattle owned is 5.75 AU where 77.4% of farmers have 1-4 AU and 22.6% have 5-10 AU. The total cash income obtained was IDR11,277,378/year or IDR1,898,804/AU/Year and financially feasible. However, when NCC decreases to 60% the feasibility becomes threatened. Further, the minimum maintenance scale is 7 AU/farmer. In summary, Bali cattle farming in Flores Timur mainland area must be maintained and continually improved.Citation: Solvi M. Makandolu, Johanes G. Sogen (2022). Business Feasibility and Economic Scale of Cattle Farming running in smallholder systems in Flores Timur Mainland of Flores Timur Regency, Bank and Policy 2(3): 71-88 DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.6542197 Email: solvimakandolu@gmail.com