Analyze and Prioritize Factors Affecting Wheat Production with an Emphasis on Environmental Sustainability

Subject Areas : environmental management

Ali Sardar Shahraki ¹ , Neda Aliahmadi ² , Mahdi Safdari ³

1 - Assistant Professor of Agricultural Economics, University of Sistan and Baluchestan *(Corresponding Author(.
2 - PhD student of Agricultural Economics, University of Sistan and Baluchestan.
3 - Associate Professor of Agricultural Economics, University of Sistan and Baluchestan.

Received: 2018-12-31 Accepted : 2019-08-07 Published : 2020-12-21

Keywords: prioritization, FAHP and DEMTEL, wheat, Sustainability, Environment,

Abstract :

Background and Objective: Knowledge and information on the environment play a major role in the activities of the community. These information’s pave the way for the development of human societies and reduce environmental problems. Today, environmental threats have been taken into consideration by human beings and focused on public opinion. The reason for these threats is that it has created major problems in terms of environmental sustainability and, on the other hand, much attention has been paid to the issue of sustainability and environmental health in agricultural production due to its harmful effects. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to evaluate and prioritize factors affecting wheat production with an emphasis on environmental sustainability. Method: the statistical population includes 50 experts and experts in agriculture Jihad in Sistan region, using fuzzy hierarchical analysis and demetal analysis techniques. Findings: The results of the fuzzy AHP indicate that the educational-promotional dimension is the highest (0.45) and then management (0.31), technical (0.12) and economic (0.10) respectively. Also, the results are shown using the DEMATEL method The first educational extension followed by the administrative, technical and economic dimensions of 34.44%, 32.17%, and 33.31% on wheat production in Sistan region. Discussion and Conclusion: Therefore, it is recommended that educational programs be promoted by the farmers of Sistan Agricultural Jihad for wheat farmers, taking into account the farmers' needs and the rural conditions of the region.  

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