Characteristics of Buffalo Traders at the Bolu Animal Market, Toraja Regency, Indonesia

Abstract

The Bolu animal market in North Toraja Regency is the largest livestock market in Indonesia and even in Southeast Asia.The purpose of this study was to determine the characteristics of buffalo livestock traders at the Bolu Animal Market, North Toraja Regency, Indonesia. This research was conducted at the Bolu Animal Market, Tallunglipu District, North Toraja Regency, South Sulawesi from December 2022 to January 2023. Research conducted by interview method. The research respondents were 43 buffalo livestock traders who sold on Bolu Animal market days. The results showed the characteristics of buffalo traders, namely the highest age at 39-46 years,  the education of traders was highest at the junior high school level, the most trading experience was 9-12 years.