Assessing Training needs of greenhouse owners in Varamin County, Using Bourich model

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The aim of this study was to assess training needs of greenhouse owners in Varamin County. The population of this descriptive correlation study consisted cucumber greenhouse owners in Varamin County (N=504), in which 120 samples were selected according to Cochran formula. Amongst, 116 completed questionnaires were analyzed. Validity of the questionnaire was confirmed by the opinions of the supervisor and advisor, and its reliability was confirmed through Cronbach alpha coefficient (.77-.83). The results revealed that awareness of flooding greenhouse, identifying resistant varieties suited to the climatic conditions of the region, proper recognition of the acidity or alkalinity of the soil for planting, awareness of planting trees as barriers around the house to reduce fuel consumption, knowledge of the concentration of carbon dioxide in greenhouse and information on the amount and frequency of irrigation water were the most important training needs of greenhouse owners. Regression results showed that 2 variables including: greenhouse owners’ level of education and age explained 49 % of variance of training needs.

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Iranian Journal of Agricultural Economics and Development Research
Volume 47, Issue 1
April 2016
Pages 249-258

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