Determinants of Nitrogen Fertilizer Overuse in Wheat Dry Farming in Kermanshah Province |
Author(s):
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M. H. Tarazkar، A. M. Behjat
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Abstract:
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The purpose of this study was to determine the impact of extension programs in reducing Nitrogen fertilizer overuse in wheat dry farming in Kermanshah province. For this purpose, we used logit model. The data were collected from 262 wheat dry farmers in three different climats in Kermanshah province. A multi-stage random sampling technique was used for selecting farmers. The finding revealed that the extension programs have no significant impact on Nitrogen fertilizer overuse. Also, findings indicated a positive correlation between Potash fertilizer and pesticide use with Nitrogen fertilizer overuse. The results showed longer experience of the farmer with wheat dry farming in the province has significant negative relation with the overuse of Nitrogen fertilizer.
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Keywords:
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Extension programs، Overusing of nitrogen fertilizer، Wheat dry farming، Logit model
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Language:
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Persian
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Published:
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Iranian Agricultural Extension and Education Journal, Volume:3 Issue: 1, 2007
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Page:
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45
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Full text:
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