International Journal Of Agricultural Science, Research And Technology In Extension And Education Systems: 1 (1)

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1 - Some Physical Properties of Full-Ripe Banana Fruit (Cavendish variety)
M, Soltani R, Alimardani M, Omid

Physical properties of fruits and vegetables are the subject of many researches because of its importance in designing of agricultural machinery. Banana fruit is one of important fruit. In this study some physical properties of banana fruit (Cavendish variety) were dete More

Physical properties of fruits and vegetables are the subject of many researches because of its importance in designing of agricultural machinery. Banana fruit is one of important fruit. In this study some physical properties of banana fruit (Cavendish variety) were determined. Properties which were measured included weight of whole fruit peel and pulp weight, dimensions, surface area and projected area. The actual surface area and projected area were measured by image processing technique. The calculated attributes were geometric mean diameter, sphericity, radius of curvature, assumed ellipsoidal volume, surface area and projected area. The diameters of fruit varied as quadratic form. High correlation was observed among assumed ellipsoidal attributes and measured properties. The highest correlation was between estimated projected area and measured projected area as R2= 0.978. [Mahmoud Soltani et al. Some physical properties of full-ripe banana fruit (Cavendish variety). International Journal of Agricultural Science, Research and Technology, 2011; 1(1):1-5]. Manuscript profile

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2 - Comparative Analysis of Agricultural Credit Users and Non -Credit Users among Cassava Farmers in Ohafia Local Governmnet Area of Abia State, South East, Nigeria
A, Henri-Ukoha J. S, Orebiyi J. I, Lemchi U. C, Ibekwe S. U. O, Onyeagocha G.N, Ben-chendo

The study was designed to investigate the comparative analysis of agricultural credit users and non-users among cassava farmers in Ohafia Local Government Area of Abia State. A sample of 50 credit users and 50 non-credit user cassava-based farmers were selected by multi More

The study was designed to investigate the comparative analysis of agricultural credit users and non-users among cassava farmers in Ohafia Local Government Area of Abia State. A sample of 50 credit users and 50 non-credit user cassava-based farmers were selected by multistage random sampling technique. Data were collected with a well structured questionnaire administered to a total of 100 randomly selected cassava farmers. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics, inferential statistics and ordinary least square multiple regression technique. The socio-economic characteristic of the farmers revealed that majority of the credit users were educated. Besides, majority of them also had appreciable experience in cassava farming which makes them better cassava farmers. Marital status, level of education, farming experience and household size are important factors that determine farm revenue for both group of farmers. Age was found to be significant and negative. It becomes imperative therefore to enhance farmers’ income and living standard by encouraging them to use agricultural credit in cassava production. [Henri-Ukoha, A et al. Comparative Analysis of Agricultural Credit Users and Non -Credit Users among Cassava Farmers in Ohafia Local Governmnet Area of Abia State, South East, Nigeria. International Journal of Agricultural Science, Research and Technology, 2011; 1(1):7-11]. Manuscript profile

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3 - Analysis the Impact of In-Service Education on Professional Development of Employers, by Using Solomon Four Group Design, in Agro-Industry Company
A. N, Noorivandi

In-service education programs have provided the professional development level of companies' employers, in the high quality form. The applying of in-service education programs has been a key component of professional development process for staff agro-industry Company. More

In-service education programs have provided the professional development level of companies' employers, in the high quality form. The applying of in-service education programs has been a key component of professional development process for staff agro-industry Company. The study is utilized experimental Solomon four group designs to determine the impact of in-service education programs on agro-industry company staffs' professional development level. Results demonstrated that subjects learned from the educational programs and achieved higher level of professional development and demonstrated that there is significant difference among professional development level of clients. Post hoc analysis demonstrated that participants in treatment groups (E &C2) answered significantly greater numbers of questions correctly on the posttest exams and achieved significantly higher level of professional development than the control groups (C1 & C3) and there was significant different between professional development level of participants in pretest and posttest in E group but there was no significant different between professional development level of participants in pretest and posttest in C1 group.[A. N, Noorivandi. Analysis the Impact of In-Service Education on Professional Development of Employers, by Using Solomon Four Group Design, in Agro-Industry Company. International Journal of Agricultural Science, Research and Technology, 2011; 1(1):13-16]. Manuscript profile

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4 - Analyzing Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats of Rural ICT Development in Iran's Villages
A, Yaghoubi-Farani J. M, Gholinia R, Movahedi

The Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) are being increasingly used by the governments to deliver its services to both rural and urban people. Obviously, access and application of ICT will provide services to improve the income and welfare of rural poor. T More

The Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) are being increasingly used by the governments to deliver its services to both rural and urban people. Obviously, access and application of ICT will provide services to improve the income and welfare of rural poor. This will help reducing rural poverty and improve quality of life. In Iran, importance of using rural ICT benefits and advantages has been taken into attention by the government and policy makers seriously. However, complexity and diversity of ICT issues and domains have made it difficult to employ ICTs appropriately. Therefore, this research aimed at exploring strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats of rural ICT development in order to support planners making the best possible decisions. Results showed the best strategic planning type was WT strategy (removing weaknesses and decreasing threats) for rural ICT development in Iran for midterm and long term plans. Another strategy include ST strategy (decreasing threats and enforcing the strengths) can be also used in short term. [Ahmad Yaghoubi-Farani et al. Analyzing SWOT of rural ICT development. International Journal of Agricultural Science, Research and Technology, 2011; 1(1):17-26]. Manuscript profile

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5 - Selecting the Cultivation Pattern based on Economic Value of Water in Gotvand Township, Iran
M. A, Sabbagi

Considering Iran geographical location, water is the most limited factor in agriculture section. Therefore, it would be logical to consider water as one of the most significant criteria in selection of cultivation model. The purpose of this study is assigning cultivatio More

Considering Iran geographical location, water is the most limited factor in agriculture section. Therefore, it would be logical to consider water as one of the most significant criteria in selection of cultivation model. The purpose of this study is assigning cultivation pattern based on economic value of water in Gotvand Township in agronomic year 2008-2009. So it was necessary to computes the water production value in producing important crops such as wheat, barley, corn, potato and water melon. To get objectives production function method was applied. Also different form of production forms such as Translog, Leonteaf and Quadratic estimated. The results show that the economic value of each m3 water in the products ranges between Rls.228 to Rls.411. based on the results, corn, wheat, tomato, malt and water melon have respectively priority in regional cultivation. [Mohammad Aghapour Sabbagi. Selecting the Cultivation pattern based on Economic value of Water in Gotvand Township, Iran. International Journal of Agricultural Science, Research and Technology, 2011; 1(1):27-31]. Manuscript profile

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6 - Estimating the Real Capacity of Rain Erosion Using GIS (The Fournier Case Study for Isfahan)
A, Gandomkar

Interpolation, the generalization of point data to scatter data, and combining maps are three cases of important applications of GIS. In this study, it has been tried to make the estimation of rain erosion capacity (Fournier Method) more real through using GIS capabilit More

Interpolation, the generalization of point data to scatter data, and combining maps are three cases of important applications of GIS. In this study, it has been tried to make the estimation of rain erosion capacity (Fournier Method) more real through using GIS capability in interpolation and the generalization of point data to scatter data. In Fournier method, the rain erosion capacity is calculated through the use of two climatic parameters (annual precipitation and the rainfall mean in the rainiest month of year) and two physiological parameters (the height and slop of the region). The findings of this study indicated that there is significant difference between these two methods of calculating rain erosion capacity. Using the means of rain erosion potential was estimated to be almost 3.4 tones per square kilometers annually while this amount was estimated to be 4.5 tones per square kilometers annually by using GIS capabilities. [Amir Gandomkar, Estimating the Real Capacity of Rain Erosion Using GIS (The Fournier Case Study for Isfahan). International Journal of Agricultural Science, Research and Technology, 2011; 1(1):33-38]. Manuscript profile

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7 - Entrepreneurship Approaches in Agricultural Cooperatives
M, Hekmat

Economists look at the entrepreneurship from the prospective of profitability, investment, risk, and insight supporting the economical development but it seems that, in modern societies, entrepreneurship`s function is beyond the economical bounds. According to the stage More

Economists look at the entrepreneurship from the prospective of profitability, investment, risk, and insight supporting the economical development but it seems that, in modern societies, entrepreneurship`s function is beyond the economical bounds. According to the stage and importance of entrepreneurship which is known as the society’s economic and culture evolution engine, it is necessary to develop an entrepreneurial culture and support the entrepreneurs in order to make employment and progress. Considering this matter in the agriculture sector which is known as the development pivot can be effective and useful. This study is aimed at evaluating the entrepreneurship strategies and methods in agriculture production cooperatives. Information is gained through library study, compilation, observation, and interview .results show that social, economical, political, and legal factors and observance of the cooperative`s principals result in agriculture production cooperative development and, finally, entrepreneurship in this organization. [Masoud Hekmat. Entrepreneurship Approaches in Agricultural Cooperatives. International Journal of Agricultural Science, Research and Technology, 2011; 1(1):39-45]. Manuscript profile

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