Key Factors Influencing the Sustainability of Alabio Duck Farming (Anas platyrhynchos Borneo)

¹ Faculty of Animal Sciences, Universitas Brawijaya, Malang 65145, Indonesia
² Animal Production Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Cairo University, 1 Gamaa Street, Giza, Egypt

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Abstract

The sustainability of Alabio duck (Anas platyrhynchos Borneo) farming in South Kalimantan is increasingly at risk, as reflected in a population decline. This study aimed to identify and analyze the key factors influencing its sustainability. The research was conducted from February to April 2024 in five purposively selected sub-districts, using primary data from interviews with 60 farmers and key informants, complemented by secondary data from government agencies and relevant literature. Data were analyzed with a modified RAPFISH approach (Rap-Duck), supported by leverage analysis to determine the most sensitive attributes (key factors) across each dimension. As the first study to apply a multidimensional RAPFISH-based approach to Alabio duck farming, it provides novel insights into the sustainability challenges of an indigenous genetic resource. The results identified fifteen key factors across ecological, economic, social, technological, and institutional dimensions, including biosecurity practices, market access, technology availability, and the role of farmer organizations. These factors highlight priority areas for intervention and provide a foundation for targeted strategies to strengthen the sustainability of Alabio duck farming. The findings also offer practical guidance for policymakers and related agencies to design evidence-based programs that support farmers and local genetic resources.