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Abstract. The aim of this research is to identify the capacity of farmers who conduct profit-sharing partnerships with Hasanuddin University in the development of beef cattle to increase the utilization of existing resources, namely rice straw waste and livestock manure in order to have added value through processing technology innovations and can contribute to increasing business productivity. The study was conducted in Tanete Riaja District, Barru Regency. Determination of the location was carried out deliberately (purposive) with the consideration that in the area was the location of beef cattle breeding centers which were managed by Hasanuddin University together with the Regional Government of Barru Regency. Determination of farmers as proportional cluster random sampling respondents with the number of respondents as many as 39 farmers.Research data were collected by conducting a survey using data collection techniques, namely interviews using questionnaires, as well as in-depth interviews (indepth study) to several key informants. Data analysis is descriptive statistics using a frequency distribution table. The results showed that farmers (respondents) had known the technology of fermentation of rice straw waste and beef cattle waste. However, it turns out farmers do not know well about the technology. It can be seen that the number of farmers applying technology is still low.