Ecological sustainability of intensive farming in Sistan and Baluchestan province using system approach

Rafiei, Mohammad Reza (2016) Ecological sustainability of intensive farming in Sistan and Baluchestan province using system approach. Masters thesis, university of zabol.

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Abstract

The aim of this study was to compile composite indicators for quantifying the agroecological and socio-economical sustainability of greenhouse production in Sistan and Baluchestan. Data were collected from 400 greenhouse systems at four different regions using a face-to-face questionnaire during 2014. The sample size was calculated using the Cochran method. Four surveyed regions included Sistan, Zahedan, central region of the province covering Khash, Saravan, Mirjaveh and southern region of the province covering Nikshahr, Iranshahr and Sarbaz. After verification of the questionnaire, data were analyzed. Average score of sustainability index in greenhouse system is 59.88. The results of step by step regression progressive showed that the most important factors determining the sustainability index in the systems were; economic efficiency of water, type of greenhouse ownership, costs of fertilizer, source of water supply, neighboring owner living and technicians education of owner. The study of critical points revealed that correct management of greenhouses, employing certified technical experts and introducing and implementing modern technology to mechanize the greenhouse equipment will be lead to sustainable greenhouse and crop yield increasing in the region.

Item Type: Thesis (Masters)
Uncontrolled Keywords: Sustainability, Greenhouse production systems, Sistan and Baluchestan
Subjects: S Agriculture > S Agriculture (General)
Depositing User: Mrs najmeh khajeh
Date Deposited: 16 May 2018 06:52
Last Modified: 03 Mar 2019 06:23
URI: http://eprints.uoz.ac.ir/id/eprint/1933

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