Analysis of Stabilizer Structures of Canola Fields in Qazvin Province
Journal Title: International journal of Advanced Biological and Biomedical Research - Year 2015, Vol 3, Issue 2
Abstract
Objective: Today, addressing the issue of sustainability especially in agriculture has received more attention. Sustainability in the systems of Canola cultivation depends on many factors like ecological, social and economic dimensions and understanding these factors can result in formulation of policies and strategies for sustainable agricultural development. Methods: 8961 Canola farmers of Qazvin Province composed the statistical society of this research out of which 322 persons were chosen as sample using Cochran formula and they have been studied using a stratified sampling technique. The research collection tool was a questionnaire validity of which was approved by professors and experts in rural development and reliability of which was approved by preliminary study and calculation of Cronbach's alpha. Total sustainability indicator was calculated according to the three separate dimensions after leveling the indicators scale with the method of dividing by the average through analysis of main factors. Results: The findings suggest that in terms of sustainability of the whole system of Canola cultivation, 50.90 % of the farmers act in unstable and relatively unstable manner. From economic aspect, 44.10 % of the farmers act in unstable and relatively unstable manner. 25.8% of the farmers act in stable manner in terms of ecological aspect. Results of regression analysis showed that 32% of the changes in the ecological sustainability are explained by variables of technical knowledge, knowledge of sustainability, job satisfaction, benefit from promotional programs and mechanization.
Authors and Affiliations
Somayeh Jangchi Kashani| Ph.D. Agricultural Development in Department of Agricultural Development, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran, Jamal F. Hosseini| Associate Professor, Department of Agricultural Extension and Education, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran, M. Mir Damadi| Associate Professor, Department of Agricultural Development, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran, Ardeshir Mesbah| Young Researchers and Elite Club, Karaj Branch, Islamic Azad University, Karaj, Iran
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP13491
- DOI -
- Views 408
- Downloads 13
The Efficiency of Growth Factor Bacteria ,Humic Acid ,and Alga Extract in Drought Stress of Sugar Beet
To study the impact of growth factor bacteria , humic acid and alga extract in drought stress condition a test is established in form of completely random blocks and spilt plot in 4 replications in a field in Mahall...
Effects of different levels of nano chromium chloride in diet on egg quality and blood chromium content of layingjapanese quail
The goal of this experiment was to investigating of effects of different levels of nano chromium (N-Cr) in diet on egg quality and blood chromium content of japanese quail. Two hundred and forty laying japanese quail (4...
Effect of different ratios of municipal solid waste compost on growth parameters and yield of Marigold (Calendula officinalis Moench.) and Daisy (Bellis Perennis L.)
In a country like Iran, where soil organic matter is less than 1% and in most cases even less than 0.5 %, Municipal solid waste (MSW) is a permanent and inexpensive source of organic matter. Various experiments have in...
Effect of Manure and Foliar Application of Zinc and Manganese on Yield and Yield Components in Soybeans (Glycine Max L., Var. Williams)
In order to study the effect of different levels of the manure and foliar application of Zn and Mn fertilizers on the quantitative and qualitative yield of soybeans (var. Williams), a factorial experiment was conducted i...
Effect of lemon juice on the egg shell quality of layers subjected to heat stress
Heat stress is an effective factor on immune responses, body weight, egg production and egg quality of chickens. The major effect of heat stress is due to decreased food intake and alteration in acid-base balance. Duri...