BANGOREJO – Approaching Eid al-Adha, Bali cattle dominate the market. Residents who want to slaughter cattle for sacrifice prefer cattle from the Island of the Gods because the price is considered relatively cheaper.
At a more friendly price, Bali cattle traders are also more aggressive with guerrilla warfare in society. as a result, local cattle traders plummeted. “The price of Bali cattle is indeed cheaper,said Fauzan, one of the cattle traders from Singojuruh Village/District.
Another cow trader, Anto, 40, from the village of Jajag, Gambiran District, said that many residents choose bali cattle because the price is considered quite affordable, ie starting from Rp 14 million. "For Rp 14 million already got a big cow,He said.
Cattle from Bali that have flooded the market in Banyuwangi Regency have worried local cattle traders. Because, many of his cows are not bought. “Eid al-Adha is near, sales are still low,said Budiyono, 39, cattle traders from Tegaldlimo District.
Usually, light him, Two weeks before Eid al-Adha, cattle sales are already busy. The demand for cows for the sacrifice was quiet because many cows came from outside the area. “Many residents prepare cows for sacrifice, but this was instead invaded by bali cattle," he said. (radar)
