Favorable Characteristics of Supporting Organizations from Sustainable Water Resources Management Education in Date Palm Farms, Khouzestan Province

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The purpose of this research was to identify favorable characteristics of supporting organizations of water resources management extension system in date palm farms in Khuzestan province of Iran. The statistical population of this study were included all agricultural extension experts (N=150) of Agricultural-Jihad Organization of Khuzestan Province. A survey study was applied as a methodology of research work. Data were collected using a close ended questionnaire. Cronbach's alpha was used to measure reliability of the instrument which was showed the instrument reliability. Based on the results, current characteristics of supporting organizations of extension system regarding all items of water resources management for date palm growers in Khuzestan province is not favorable. Wilcoxon signed ranks were used for analyzing comparative of water resources management, between current and favorable conditions which showed that there were significant differences between current and favorable conditions (P≤0.01). The results of this study indicated favorable characteristics of supporting organizations of water resources management extension system for date palm growers in Khuzestan province included: the presence of popular organizations and agricultural associations, considering the team learning and team work in the organization, attention to the interpersonal skills in the organization and creating a common goal of the organization.

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Iranian Journal of Agricultural Economics and Development Research
Volume 48, Issue 3
November 2017
Pages 519-531

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