An Analysis of deterrent factors in horticultural greenhouse units development in Sistan & Baluchestan Province

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

1 Lecturer, High Educational Complex of Saravan, Department of Agricultural Extension and Education, Iran

2 PhD Candidate, Agricultural Extension and Education, Tarbiat Modares University, Iran

Abstract

The purpose of this research was to analyze deterrent factors in horticultural greenhouse units development in Sistan and Baluchestan Province (N=718). A survey method of research has been employed. The statistical population was the greenhouse’s Sistan and Baluchestan province. Based on Cochran's formula, 188 greenhouse units were selected as sample. The instrument of research was a questionnaire, developed as based on background of the subject. Cronbach’s alpha coefficient was a calculated equal to 0.87 indicating the reliability appropriateness of the questionnaire. Also, content and face validity of the questionnaire was confirmed based on expert’s opinion. Analysis of data has been done with the use of SPSS software. Findings of the research indicated that finance and legal factors were the most important deterrent factors in development of horticulture greenhouse units could explain 55.55% of the variation in dependent variable.

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Iranian Journal of Agricultural Economics and Development Research
Volume 45, Issue 3 - Serial Number 3
October 2014
Pages 537-544

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