Pressure-induced irrigation systems and the attitude of the farmers of Rashtkhar district towards it

Today, the increase in agricultural production through agricultural development is faced with serious limitations in water supply, and the only way to respond to the increasing demand for food is the optimal efficiency of the extracted water resources for the production of more products. The purpose of this research is to investigate the factors affecting farmers' attitudes towards pressure irrigation systems in Rashtkhar district. In this study, a mixed method (quantitative-qualitative) and a descriptive-correlation type was used. In order to collect data, a researcher-made questionnaire was used. The sample size in this research included 275 farmers who used pressure irrigation systems in 1401, who had at least 4 years of experience. The results of this study showed that about 95% of farmers living in Rashtkhar district have a positive attitude towards the implementation of irrigation systems. Irrigation under pressure. On the other hand, the variables of farmers' education, the history of using this irrigation system, the costs of setting up the system, specialized training, as factors influencing the attitude of farmers towards the implementation of pressurized irrigation systems, in total 71% of the variance of farmers' attitude towards irrigation under pressure They have explained the pressure. Also, in the qualitative part of the research, issues such as filing procedures, lack of expertise and inappropriate behavior of the implementing company, etc., are recognized as the main problems facing the implementation of pressurized irrigation systems.