Characteristics of cattle farm breeders in Aceh Province

Abstract Livestock is an important and potential agricultural sub-sector in Aceh Province. Because of the climate social conditions community, this business able to increase income farmers. This study used primary data from 400 farmer respondents secondary library research. aimed analyze characteristics cattle husbandry management province. The results descriptive research showed that livestock farming was dominated by smallholder farms were not yet legal entities with relatively low levels education. Farming activities generally only as a side activity cow rearing system still semi-intensive. In context, cows tended look for forage extended nature. number owned farmers ranged 2 4 individuals, either privately or form mawah (profit sharing). Generally, types raised exotic cattle.