Author/Authors :
Razzaghi Borkhani، Fatemeh نويسنده Department of Agricultural Extension and Education, Faculty of Agricultural Economics and Development, University of Tehran, Karaj, Iran. , , Rezvanfar، Ahmad نويسنده , , Shabanali Fami، Hossein نويسنده , , Pouratashi، Mahtab نويسنده Department of Agricultural Extension and Education, Faculty of Agricultural Economics and Development, University of Tehran, Karaj, Iran ,
Abstract :
This study aimed to identify the factors influencing adoption
of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) technologies by
paddy farmers in Sari County of Iran. A sample of 260 farmers
who selected randomly, participated in this study through a
survey questionnaire. Findings of the study revealed a statistically
significant positive correlation between adoption of IPM technologies
and farmers’ participation in extension activities,
Farmers’ Field School, local associations, and influence of
opinion leaders. Regression analysis indicated that nearly 43
% of variation in the IPM technologies adoption could be explained
by participation in extension activities, local associations,
and influence of opinion leaders. Findings have implications
for designing extension programs that can encourage adoption
of IPM technologies by farmers.
