Leadership Capacity Crucial for Cattle Farmer Group Success

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New research has highlighted the significance of strong leadership in the success of cattle farmer groups in Brebes Regency, Indonesia. The study, conducted by researchers from Universitas Jenderal Soedirman, found a positive relationship between leadership capacity and member trust. This implies that developing the leadership capacity of group leaders can strengthen trust among members, ultimately supporting the performance and sustainability of the cattle farmer groups.

Key Takeaways:

  • The study employed a survey method with 119 respondents from various Jabres cattle farmer groups in the regency.
  • Data were analyzed using Spearman's rank correlation to test the relationship between leadership capacity and member trust.
  • The results showed a significant positive relationship between leadership capacity and trust (p < 0.01).
  • The research concluded that developing the leadership capacity of group leaders is crucial for strengthening trust among members.
  • The study's findings emphasize the importance of effective leadership in the success of cattle farmer groups.
  • The research has implications for the development of programs to enhance leadership capacity in cattle farmer groups.

Statistics:

  • 119 respondents were selected through multistage random sampling from various Jabres cattle farmer groups in the regency.
  • The study found a significant positive relationship between leadership capacity and trust (p < 0.01).
  • The study was conducted by researchers from Universitas Jenderal Soedirman, Faculty of Animal Science.
  • The research has been published in the Jurnal Ilmu-Ilmu Peternakan, Vol. 35, No. 2, 2025, pp. 198-208.

Sources:

  • The Role of Leadership Capacity in Strengthening Trust Among Members in Jabres Cattle Farmer Groups in Brebes Regency, Indonesia. Jurnal Ilmu-Ilmu Peternakan, 2025,35(2):198-208. (Jurnal Ilmu-Ilmu Peternakan - http://jiip.ub.ac.id/index.php/jiip/index)
  • Fakultas Peternakan Universitas Brawijaya (publisher of Jurnal Ilmu-Ilmu Peternakan)