A study of factors influencing development of pressurized irrigation systems in Iran (Case Study in West Azerbaijan Province).

摘要

The main purpose of this research was to identify the factors influencing development of pressurized irrigation systems in Iran. Research population on this study was consisted of farmers in West Azerbaijan Province (N=2565). A number of 301 farmers were selected through proportional stratified random sampling. A pilot test was conducted to find if the questionnaire reliable and Cronbach's Alpha ranged from 0.84 to 0.87. The findings of this study showed that the Technical Extension Agents have important role in encouragement farmer to application pressurized irrigations systems. Farmers reported that Agricultural Extension Center was their main technical information resource. Findings also indicated that economical factor was the most important factor in expanding of pressurized irrigation systems in West Azerbaijan Province.