نوع مقاله : مقاله پژوهشی
نویسندگان
1 کارشناس¬ارشد بخش ترویج و آموزش کشاورزی دانشگاه شیراز
2 استاد بخش ترویج و آموزش کشاورزی دانشگاه شیراز
چکیده
کلیدواژهها
عنوان مقاله [English]
نویسندگان [English]
Iranian farmers are faced with many challenges. They must be economically efficient, produce enough food for the growing population and must be sensitive to environmental concerns. However, there is a growing concern related to the aftermath and side-effect of some agricultural activities on environment. These concerns made researches to consider agricultural activities with profound care in order to present better solutions for these problems. The main aim of this survey research was to explore the factors that contribute towards sustainability of irrigated and rain fed wheat production systems among farmers in Kermanshah province. A sample of 300 farmers was selected using a multi-stage stratified random sampling method. The findings revealed that agricultural extension programs, job satisfaction, and sustainability knowledge contribute towards sustainability of irrigated wheat production. The major determinants of different dimension of sustainability of rain fed wheat producers were social participation and yield. Finally, recommendations were provided to promote more sustainable agricultural practices.
کلیدواژهها [English]