Strategic analysis of conservation agriculture extension system with SWOT technique

Today, the need to engage in conservation agriculture is vital, but it was not been adequately paid attention by Iranian farmers. The promotion of agriculture as the main founder of this must have an active and appropriate presence, which undoubtedly faces countless strengths and weaknesses, opportunities and threats. Therefore, the present study aimed at designing an optimal conservation agriculture model in Kermanshah province. The research population in this section is the experts of the Conservation Agriculture Office and agricultural extension specialists. The identification of the samples was done purposefully and using the maximum difference method. Data collection tools are in-depth individual and group interviews and questionnaires and data analysis tools are SWOT technique. The findings showed that despite the weaknesses and threats, the presence of young experts, the low cost of implementing agricultural conservation, the existence of government credits for equipping could promote the conservation of agriculture in the Kermanshah province. According to the findings, the dissemination of knowledge and information required by the stakeholders of the agricultural sector such as farmers and consumers; encouraging the participation of international, national and local institutions and institutions and facilitating and collaborating efforts between the government and local organizations; providing special research and financial services in the field of conservation agriculture; and providing access for farmers with government funds and support were among the appropriate strategies in the field of promoting conservation agriculture in Kermanshah province.