Trend Analysis of Broiler Chicken Egg Prices in Bengkulu City

Abstract

Chicken eggs are one of the most common eggs produced by breeders in Bengkulu. The price of purebred chicken eggs is very affordable compared to other types of eggs. The demand for purebred eggs will continue to grow along with the increase in population. This research aims to determine the pattern of price development of broiler chicken eggs in Bengkulu City and the trend of broiler egg prices in Bengkulu City. This research uses Trend Analysis with a simple linear regression method. An estimate made or forecast in the future with statistical analysis methods. It requires a wide variety of data (information) that is quite a lot and visible in a significant enough time to make a measuring instrument so that every component that affects the development to how much change occurs can be seen using this research. The information used was obtained from the Central Bureau of Statistics of Bengkulu City. The result obtained is a positive trend where the line of price development depicted increases continuously. The trend that continues to increase is influenced by several things that occur within a year, including Eid al-Adha, Christmas, and the new year. The linear trend line is Y = 1942,9 + 3,96 X + E where R^2 = 0,5661

Fluctuations and Movement Patterns of Race Chicken Egg Prices in Bengkulu Province

“…One source of animal protein is purebred chicken eggs (Reflis et al, 2021), Where laying hens are the largest egg producers and the cheapest source of animal protein at a price the wider community can reach. As Syamsiah said (2020), chicken eggs are one of the staple foods which contain quite a high amount of animal protein but at a price that is quite affordable for all levels of society.…”

“…The total production of chicken eggs in 2020 were 3,406.77 tons; in 2021, it increased to 3,415.85 Tons. However, according to Reflis et al (2021), egg production in Bengkulu Province is insufficient and requires a supply of eggs from North Sumatra and West Sumatra. This is why the price of purebred chicken eggs has not fallen since the end of 2020.…”