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Smallholder farmers in Timor-Leste have been involved in raising cattle for a long time, but the cattle herd size per household has not increased significantly. This study aimed to study socio-economic characteristics and farming management, and to analyze the factors affecting the cattle herd size among smallholder farmers in Timor-Leste. Data were collected from 100 smallholder cattle farmers in Bobonaro, Ermera, and Viqueque using a structured questionnaire and multi-stage sampling technique. Descriptive statistics and an Ordinary Least Square (OLS) multiple regression analysis were employed to analyze the data. The results found that most smallholder cattle farmers in Timor-Leste were male, illiterate, and raised cattle for non-commercial purposes with limited land. The Bali breed was common, and natural mating with their own bull was practiced. The cattle were mainly fed with rice straw and leaves. The smallholder cattle farmers had an average net farm income of 511.44 USD and an average of 16 heads per farm. The OLS regression analysis results found that the number of laborers working in cattle production had a significantly positive effect on the cattle herd size among smallholder farmers in Timor-Leste at P<0.01, while the number of lands for cattle rearing, education, and household total income had a significantly positive effect at P<0.05, but net farm income had a significantly negative effect at P<0.01. The study recommends policies to promote an increase in cattle herd size among smallholder farmers in Timor-Leste, including increasing skilled laborers in cattle production, providing access to more land for cattle rearing through land redistribution or leasing programs, providing education and training programs to improve cattle rearing practices, and promoting alternative income-generating activities outside of cattle rearing. Ultimately, an increase in cattle herd size can lead to improved livelihoods for smallholder cattle farmers. |
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