Analysis of factors affecting the development of pistachio cultivation in the city of Sabzevar (Case Study: Central)

The important agricultural sector policies, emphasis on strategic crops adapted to climate regions. The cultivation of these crops not only for farmers and villagers can bring economic stability, but also economic and political position in the country define special. General Purpose.This study reviews and analyzes the factors affecting the cultivation of pistachios and change cropping patterns in three dimensions: economic, environmental and public support is the pistachio.

The study area of the central city of Sabzevar and analysis unit 131 pistachio farmer working in the central city of Sabzevar six villages that have reached the stage of harvesting. The main tool for assessing the development of pistachio orchards, and pre-tested questionnaire was organized. For validity, content validity of the questionnaire was used. Validity motivational factors affecting cropping patterns Cronbach's alpha coefficient was used to change the value of 0.72 was obtained.Results of Student's t-test showed that the economic dimension with an average of 4.06 was the most influential factor in the development of pistachio cultivation. After 3.76 in the second highest environmental, public support with an average of 1.65 in the cultivation of pistachios had very little effect.