2021
DOI: 10.1515/opag-2021-0018
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The choice of information sources and marketing channel of Bali cattle farmers in Bali Province

Abstract: The aims of this research were to calculate marketing efficiency and to identify the information sources of cattle farmers who select direct or indirect channel of cattle selling. This study used a descriptive research design. Respondents in this research were determined by quota and judgmental sampling methods. Data were collected through observation and in-depth interviews. Data collected were analyzed descriptively. The results showed that 66.67% and 33.33% of farmers selected indirect channel and direct c… Show more

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“…To improve the efficiency of beef cattle markets in the studied area, farmers should form groups and associations to improve access to information, increase participation in formal markets (MBA), and reduce transaction costs (Onibon 2004). Promoting MBA markets will reduce intermediaries and make the marketing system efficient because the shorter the channel, the more efficient the trade (Dewi et al 2021). Local governments should invest in livestock markets and road infrastructure because participation and access to livestock markets are influenced by good road conditions and access to market information.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…To improve the efficiency of beef cattle markets in the studied area, farmers should form groups and associations to improve access to information, increase participation in formal markets (MBA), and reduce transaction costs (Onibon 2004). Promoting MBA markets will reduce intermediaries and make the marketing system efficient because the shorter the channel, the more efficient the trade (Dewi et al 2021). Local governments should invest in livestock markets and road infrastructure because participation and access to livestock markets are influenced by good road conditions and access to market information.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Meanwhile, secondary data were obtained by searching pieces of literature and related documents [1]. The data collected in this study were analyzed using qualitative descriptive methods [12].…”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…A total of 59% of farmers have more than 15 years of experience; surprisingly, they are less accessible to the direct market access (Table 1). Cattle farmers favoured indirect marketing channels facilitated by intermediaries or middlemen who acted as liaisons between farmers and slaughterhouses or inter-island merchants; as a result, they were deprived of direct market access for an extended period of time (Dewi et al, 2021). Older farmers may tend to be more risk-averse and conservative in their attitudes (Abu et al, 2014;Adeoti, 2014).…”
Section: Social Characteristics Of Farmersmentioning
confidence: 99%