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Abstract of Applied Sciences and Engineering

November 2016, Volume 14, 14, pp 5

The Role of Gender on Laying Hen Farms

Veronica Sri Lestari, Djoni Prawira Rahardja, Sitti Nurani Sirajuddin

Veronica Sri Lestari 1 

Djoni Prawira Rahardja 1 Sitti Nurani Sirajuddin 1 
  1. Faculty of Animal Science, Hasanuddin University, Makassar, South Sulawesi, Indonesia 1


Abstract:

Gender play an important role in developing poultry farms. Laying hen produce animal protein in the form of white meat and eggs. The objective of this research was to know the role of gender on laying hen farms. The location of  this research was in Sidrap Regency, South Sulawesi Province, Indonesia. The research was conducted in 2016. The sample were consisted of gender who work on laying hen farms, which were choosed through random sampling. The data were collected through observation and face- to- face interview by using questionnaires. Socio economics of gender, access,  control, participation, benefit from laying hen farms were explored. The data were analysed descriptively by using frequently distribution table. The results of this research revealed that the role of men dominated in poultry production resources and access to extention and training , while for control and benefit from laying hen farms, men and women were balance.

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Gender, Laying Hen, Farms.

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