The functions of information society in the management of water consumption by farmers(Case study: Agricultural society of Marand County)
Subject Areas : Agricultural Extension and Education ResearchJavad Mahmoodi Karamjavan 1 * , maghsood Alizadeh Mianeh 2
1 - Department of Agricultural management, Extension and Education, Tabriz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tabriz, Iran
2 - department of agricultural management, islamic Azad university, Tabriz branch, Tabriz, ,Iran
Keywords: information society, Marand farmers, water consumption management,
Abstract :
Marand County is seriously in water crisis and all related organizations are implementing many programs in this regard.The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of information society functions on the management of water consumption by farmers in Marand County. The current research is descriptive-correlative in terms of data collection method and practical in terms of purpose. The library-field method was used to collect information and the required data for the research was obtained through a questionnaire. The statistical population of the research was 40,300 farmers of Marand County, of which 380 were selected as a statistical sample. The obtained model was tested through SPSS software and path analysis and regression were also used. The results of the research showed that the lack of space and time limitations derived from the information society, appropriate infrastructure in the community and appropriate electronic tools have a significant impact on water consumption.