Factors Influencing the Sustainability of Wheat Production in Iran, A Case Study: Showt County
Journal Title: International Journal of Farming and Allied Sciences - Year 2016, Vol 5, Issue 4
Abstract
Sustainable utilization of wheat system depends on many factors such as ecological, economic, and social factors which recognition of these factors could play a role in the formulation of policies and strategies for sustainable agriculture. Accordingly, the aim of this study was to investigate the factors affecting the sustainability of wheat cultivation system in the county is Showt .The statistical populations of this survey are the wheat cultivators of Showt County, West Azerbaijan involving 2,000 people. Of this survey population, 179 randomly selected as statistical sample survey and questionnaires were completed by 200 to enhance the reliability of the survey and 170 questionnaires were ascertainable. The sample size was determined based on the Cochran formula. Collection tools were a questionnaire investigating its validity was confirmed by several professors .The population was initially tested in the same region and with the data obtained using a special formula Cronbach alpha using the software SPSS, the reliability of the questionnaire was 84.15 percent, which is acceptable .The results showed that except for the distribution of land, there was a significant positive relationship among all variables and stability of wheat cultivation. The results of analysis of variance showed that 18% of the variance factors affecting the sustainability of cropping system were explained by variable farming, sustainable agricultural knowledge, the impact of class, education and promotion and membership in the cooperative firms .Finally, according to the research results, practical suggestions are provided.
Authors and Affiliations
Vakil Heidari Sareban, Norolla Oriadi
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