Analysis of Obstacles and Solutions of Pro Poor Development of Agricultural Industries in Iran

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Abstract

Agribusinesses, especially agricultural industries play an important role as driving force for agricultural growth. However, these industries have not experienced appropriate growth and have not derived agricultural development, particularly through providing more remunerative markets for small farmers. The main purpose of this qualitative study was to achieve a deep understanding about obstacles and solutions for poor development of agricultural industries in Iran. Using semi-structured interview, 18 experts in the field were interviewed. The validity and reliability of findings was tested using triangulation and obtaining feedback from the participants in the interview. Coding of the interviews revealed that “lack of specific planning for developing agricultural industries based on the capabilities, needs, priorities, and requirements of farming sector and in interaction with farmers” recognized as axial issue, which has prevented synergies between agricultural industries, farming sector and livelihood of local community. Regarding to the challenges of Iranian agricultural industries, the study provided some solutions for pro poor and endogenous development of these industries. To necessitate establishing agro-industries enterprises in rural industrial areas and nearby agricultural production poles, develop direct purchase of agricultural products from farmers through sub-contracting and allocate some stocks of agro-industries enterprises to rural people are examples of the solutions.   

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Iranian Journal of Agricultural Economics and Development Research
Volume 47, Issue 2
December 2016
Pages 479-498

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