SWOT analysis for the cattle farming bussines: A research in the city center of Burdur province

In this study, it is aimed to contribute to the literature by making strategic analyzes of cattle breeding enterprises in Burdur province. It is regional research. Due to the limitation of time and transportation, only a part of the enterprises in Burdur were included in the study. For this purpose, research was conducted on 30 cattle breeding enterprises in Burdur province using semi-structured oral interview technique. At the beginning of the study, information and addresses of the enterprises were obtained from Burdur Provincial Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry. In this way, the sample collection process of the research was realized in a shorter time. The owners of the identified enterprises were previously spoken to and a date was set for the interview. With the research conducted, it was aimed to determine the strengths and weaknesses of livestock enterprises and the opportunities and threats to the enterprises. In this direction, SWOT analysis technique was used. The data obtained according to the SWOT analysis findings were tabulated on the SWOT matrix. The strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of the cattle breeding enterprises of Burdur province were written as items and the number of repetitions was graded on the table. According to the number of repetitions on the SWOT matrix in the conclusion section, the strengths in cattle breeding are mainly that the enterprises produce their own roughage. The most common weaknesses are inadequate technology, lack of equipment and high labor force. Most of the opportunities are listed as incentives and supports provided by ministries. The biggest threats are high input costs and inflation-price instability. Although this research represents only 30 enterprises in Burdur province, it has contributed to identifying common problems and advantages affecting the city and the country in general. As a result, although this study is regional research, it is important for cattle breeding throughout the country.