African Journal of
Agricultural Research

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Agric. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1991-637X
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJAR
  • Start Year: 2006
  • Published Articles: 6842

Full Length Research Paper

Determining factors influencing the adoption of indigenous knowledge in agriculture water management in dry areas of Iran

Seyed Jamal F. Hosseini1*, Azita Zand2 and Masoumeh Arfaee3
1Department of Agricultural Extension and Education, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran. 2Islamic Azad University, IslamShahr Branch, IslamShahr, Iran. 3Islamic Azad University, Ashtian Branch, Ashtian, Iran.
Email: [email protected]

  •  Accepted: 26 June 2011
  •  Published: 04 August 2011

Abstract

Experts in the Iran were surveyed in order to explore their perception about the factors that influence farmers to adopt the indigenous knowledge in water management in agriculture sector. The methodology used in this study involved a combination of descriptive and quantitative research. The total population was 150 experts from Ministries of Agriculture and Interior. The results of factor analysis indicated that the factors were categorized into four groups, namely social, extension education, economic and managerial factors ordered by the magnitude of their impact.

 

Key words: Indigenous knowledge, agriculture sector, water, Iran.

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