The Social Capital of Broiler Farmers in a Partnership System in Blitar, Indonesia

Abstract

The broiler farming in partnership system is not only about getting a lot of profit but also how to maintain partnershipsto keep thebusiness.Basically broiler farming in partnership system formed because of the mutual need between farmers and partner companies. Usually, farmers who choose a partnership system because they have limited capital and they want low risk while the partner companies have limited area and worker. This qualitative research was conducted in Blitar Regency which became one of broiler farming centers in Indonesia. This paper discusses how the social capital of farmers contributes to the sustainability of the partnership. The result showed that farmers and partner companies started a business based on trust between them. When one of the parties break the rules and belief became destroyed then the partnership will be threatened. If the social network is secure and visible from the interchange among members, then business will be maintained. So the social capital of farmers makes a positive contribution to support the sustainability of partnership.