Pengusaha Muda Sukses Ternak Domba Ribuan Ekor Terbesar Modern di Jawa

Summary

Bamang Irawan, a former garment company worker, shares his entrepreneurial journey into sheep farming, explaining how he transitioned from other businesses to focus on livestock. He discusses the advantages of sheep farming, including lower competition and quicker growth compared to other livestock. Irawan emphasizes the importance of knowledge, direct learning from other farms, and proper feed management for success. His business rapidly expanded from three Dorper sheep to a thriving operation with hundreds of sheep. Irawan highlights the vast potential of the sheep market, the challenges of managing the business, and the need for careful planning and preparation to avoid failure.

Takeaways

• 😀 Sheep farming is a lucrative and manageable business, especially compared to monopolized livestock industries like poultry and cattle farming.
• 😀 The speaker, Bamang Irawan, started his sheep farming business in 2023 with three Dorper sheep and rapidly expanded to around 700 sheep in a short period.
• 😀 Knowledge is critical in livestock farming; the speaker recommends learning directly from experienced farmers and not just relying on online content like YouTube.
• 😀 The speaker's initial livestock investment was focused on breeding Dorper sheep, but he expanded his herd by purchasing 400 sheep from a pen in Yogyakarta.
• 😀 Sales in the sheep business can be very profitable, as demonstrated by the speaker’s sales reaching up to 100 million IDR within a few months of starting.
• 😀 The main challenges in sheep farming include dealing with livestock diseases like diarrhea and bloating, especially in young sheep (cempe).
• 😀 The importance of proper feed and a feed bank is emphasized. The speaker purchases tons of grass and other materials daily to meet the sheep's nutritional needs.
• 😀 Social media, especially Facebook and YouTube, is crucial for marketing sheep in Indonesia, where the majority of buyers are older individuals or retirees.
• 😀 Starting small, having realistic expectations, and being prepared to lose money are essential strategies for success in livestock farming.
• 😀 The speaker highlights the importance of community impact and shared prosperity, ensuring the local area benefits from the business, alongside his personal success.

Q & A

Why did Bamang Irawan choose to raise sheep over other types of livestock?

Bamang Irawan chose sheep because, aside from the Prophet's sunnah, sheep farming is not monopolized by large companies. Sheep are easier to feed and have a faster growth rate compared to other livestock like cows or chickens.

What was the initial size of Bamang Irawan's sheep farm?

Bamang's first livestock consisted of three Dorper sheep, which were used to fill his stable. Over time, the number grew significantly.

How did Bamang Irawan expand his sheep farm so quickly?

Bamang seized an opportunity when a closed pen in Yogyakarta offered him around 400 sheep. He purchased them at a low price, which rapidly increased his sheep population.

How did Bamang Irawan test the market for selling sheep?

In November 2023, Bamang tested selling sheep for the first time. The initial sales were successful, and by December, the sales exploded to IDR 100 million, confirming the market's potential.

What was Bamang Irawan's approach to reducing sheep mortality?

Bamang focused on understanding common diseases like diarrhea and bloating, especially in young sheep (cempe). He found that using human medicines for diarrhea worked better than traditional sheep medications, which often had unreliable quality.

What are the key factors to success in sheep farming, according to Bamang Irawan?

Knowledge is the most important factor. Bamang stresses learning directly from experienced farmers, setting up a proper feed bank, selecting quality seeds (sheep), and ensuring a suitable pen location.

What advice does Bamang Irawan offer regarding livestock medications?

Bamang advises against using traditional sheep medications for common diseases like diarrhea, as many of them are counterfeit. Instead, he recommends using medicines designed for humans to ensure faster and more reliable healing.

What marketing strategy did Bamang Irawan use to sell sheep?

Bamang focused on using Facebook and YouTube for marketing. These platforms helped him reach a wider audience, especially since the majority of sheep buyers in Indonesia are older individuals who prefer using these platforms.

What is Bamang Irawan's stance on the financial risks of sheep farming?

Bamang acknowledges that livestock farming, especially with large investments, carries significant risks. However, he believes that having the right knowledge and preparation can help mitigate these risks and lead to eventual success.

How does Bamang Irawan ensure the sustainability and growth of his farm?

Bamang ensures sustainability by constantly expanding his knowledge, preparing a steady feed bank, managing his finances carefully, and planning growth gradually. He also emphasizes the importance of community involvement and ensuring that his business benefits those around him.