Danang Nur Cahyo

This study examines the role of leadership in promoting the adoption of livestock waste processing innovations among smallholder sheep farmers in the highlands of Brebes Regency, Indonesia. A cross-sectional survey was conducted involving 110 farmers, and the data were analyzed to examine both direct and indirect associations between leadership and innovation adoption through multiple behavioral factors. The results show that the adoption level remains low, with only 22 % of farmers reaching the adoption stage, while most are still at the trial phase. Leadership is positively associated with farmers’ interest, motivation, and group conformity, particularly in strengthening members’ participation in collective tasks. However, leadership is not directly associated with innovation adoption. Instead, the observed association is linked to specific mediating pathways. Among the mediators, participation in collective tasks is positively and significantly associated with innovation adoption, indicating that collective action plays a crucial role in encouraging farmers to implement waste processing practices. In contrast, motivation and adherence to group rules are negatively associated with innovation adoption, suggesting that existing motivational drivers and regulatory mechanisms are not yet aligned with innovation goals. These findings highlight that leadership is linked to innovation adoption primarily through group-based mechanisms rather than through a direct association. Strengthening collaborative task implementation and aligning group regulations with innovation objectives are essential to accelerate the transition from trial to full adoption. This study provides practical insights for enhancing institutional capacity and promoting sustainable livestock systems in smallholder contexts.

This research aimed to determine the influence of the number of livestock deaths due to Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) and group support on farmers' commitment to continuing the beef cattle business in Kebumen Regency. Group support consists of emotional support and informative support. Commitment is divided into three, namely affective commitment, normative commitment, and continuous commitment. The research method used is a survey. The location was determined using purposive sampling (intentionally), namely Urut Sewu, Kebumen Regency, which is the center for the development of PO Kebumen beef cattle and has the most cases of FMD in Central Java. Respondents were taken using purposive sampling, totaling 120 farmers whose livestock were affected by FMD according to data from the Kebumen Agriculture and Food Service. Data analysis uses descriptive analysis and logistic regression analysis. The results showed that the number of livestock deaths due to FMD was 12 cattle, emotional support in group support was 50.83% in the medium category, informative support in group support was 50.83% in the medium category, affective commitment was 86.6% in the high category, normative commitment was 85.83% in the high category, and continuous commitment was 86.6% in the high category. The results of the logistic regression analysis show that livestock deaths have a significant effect on farmers' commitment to continuing the beef cattle business in Kebumen Regency. Group support does not have a significant effect on farmers' commitment to continuing the beef cattle business in Kebumen Regency.

Pengabdian kepada masyarakat dilakukan oleh tim dosen Fakultas Peternakan Universitas Jenderal Soedirman di Kecamatan Kalibening Kabupaten Banjarnegara melalui Program Integrasi Peternakan pertanian pada Dataran Tinggi. Kegiatan yang dilakukan yaitu The Development of Integrated Farming System in Upland Areas (UPLAND) Project tahun 2023. Program UPLAND berfokus pada pengolahan limbah peternakan kambing menjadi pupuk organik cair yang dimanfaatkan untuk peningkatan pendapatan petani. Kegiatan ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan nilai guna dari limbah urine kambing menjadi produk ekonomis tinggi. Kegiatan pengabdian ini dilakukan secara terprogram dimulai dari sosialisasi, praktik pembuatan biourine dan evaluasi kegiatan. Metode yang dilakukan adalah sosialisasi dan demontrasi praktik langsung. Hasil kegiatan pengabdian menunjukan bahwa ketertarikan peserta terhadap inoviasi yang disampaikan sebesar 100% dan sebanyak 76,67% peserta berminat untuk mengadopsi teknologi biourine yang disampaikan dalam program. Peningkatan keterampilan peternak setelah melaksanakan pelatihan ini adalah 46% % meningkat menjadi 78%. Berdasarkan kajian di atas maka disimpulkan bahwa pelatihan pembuatan biourine pada di Kelompok Tani Lancar Makmur diminati oleh peserta dan dapat dipahami oleh anggota kelompok tani dengan indikator minat dan peningkatan pengetahuan yang tinggi. Kata Kunci: Upland, peternakan kambing, biourine, keterampilan peternak