Analysis of the Potential and Carrying Capacity of By-Products from Oil Palm Plantations (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.) and Sago Plants (Metroxylon sp.) as Livestock Feed in Southeast Sulawesi

The potential of by-products from palm oil plantations (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.) and sago plants (Metroxylon sp.) in Southeast Sulawesi are a primary focus in the context of extensive plantations covering thousands of hectares. Despite their significant potential, the existence of these by-products has not been quantitatively assessed to support livestock feed provision in Southeast Sulawesi. This study aimed to evaluate the potential and support capacity of by-products from palm oil and sago plantations for livestock feed through statistical data analysis and laboratory analysis approaches. The research findings indicate that the oil palm plantation area (9,303 ha) can produce by-products such as PDS at a rate of 80,990 tons/ha/year, meeting the needs of cattle at 8,999 ST/hectare/year. Additionally, TKS production was 81,426 tons/ha/year, fulfilling the requirements for cattle at 9,047 LU/hectare/year. LKS production stands at 5,692 tons/ha/year, providing cattle at 632 ST/hectare/year, whereas BIS production reaches 8,542 tons/ha/year, meeting the needs of cattle at 949 LU/hectare/year. The sago plantation area (2,672 ha) can produce sago plant by-products in the form of ATS at a rate of 5,576 tons/ha/year, satisfying the requirements for cattle at 620 LU/hectare/year. Utilization of by-products from palm oil (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.) and sago plants (Metroxylon sp.) require more planning to maximize their utilization.