Potential Area Analysis of Nusa Penida Island for Native Pig Farming Development

This is a survey research method, which aims to: 1) identify the characteristics of native pig farmers in Nusa Penida Island, and 2) identify the potential of local feeds for native pig farming in Nusa Penida Island. The location of this study was determined by using purposive sampling method, and the farmer respondents were determined by snowball sampling, so there were 90 breeders from 13 villages on Nusa Penida Island. The research data was analyzed by Location quotient (LQ) analysis, analysis of the carrying capacity, and descriptive analysis to describe clearly and in detail about the native pig farming in Nusa Penida Island. The results of this study indicate that the native pig farm are back yard farming handle by housewives, with the main job are coconut oil home industry. Based on LQ analysis, Nusa Penida Sub-district are potential for native pig farming development with LQ 1,299. There are two type of local feed for Bali pig farming in Nusa Penid Sub-district, such as: coconut oil industry’s waste and agricultural waste. Local feed availability is sufficient for Bali pig farming development. Keywords: Bali Pig, Location Quotient, Local Feed and Carrying Capacity.