Pathology of Non- Acceptance Conservation Agriculture in Kermanshah Province by Using Paradigm Model

Subject Areas : Agriculture and Environment

mosayeb gholami ¹ , amir alibygi ² , abdolhamid papzan ³

1 - Ph.D., Agricultural Education and Extension, Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran
2 - Associate Professor, Agricultural Education and Extension, Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran
3 - Associate Professor, Agricultural Education and Extension, Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran

Received: 2018-05-02 Accepted : 2018-12-05 Published : 2020-11-21

Keywords: Agriculture, Kermanshah Province, paradigm model, conservation agriculture, Acceptance,

Abstract :

Background and Objective: Problems facing the agricultural sector of Kermanshah province, such as; emissions of greenhouse gases, soil erosion, excessive use of pesticides and chemical fertilizers have caused that in this province and there is no choice but to turn to conservation agriculture. Despite promotional activities and programs to promote conservation agriculture, this has not been well received by farmers, and there are only a handful of farmers who use conservation agriculture. Therefore, the present study deals with the pathology of non-acceptance of conservation agriculture in Kermanshah province. Method: The research community in this research is the experts in the Agricultural conservation Office in Jihad Agricultural Organization of Kermanshah Province. Identification of the samples was done purposefully and using sampling with maximum diversity. The data gathering tool was interviewed and data analysis was content analysis and paradigm model of grounded theory. Findings: The results showed that there are countless factors that prevented farmers from accepting agricultural conservation, including factors such as lack of government support, economic and cultural problems, lack of access to equipment, etc. Discussion: Considering to findings research on the existence of supportive, economic and cultural barriers and the inability of farmers to deal with these dilemmas and problems., Therefore, it is recommended that planners and policymakers extension and develop agricultural conservation by removing barriers and holding suitable training courses and field visits to extension of agricultural conservation.

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