One of the main mechanisms in the optimal management of water consumption is the selection of appropriate irrigation methods. In recent years, low pressure irrigation technology has been considered to improve surface irrigation efficiency in areas with poor water quality. Therefore, this study aimed to qualitatively determine and analyze the problems of using low pressure irrigation system in East Azarbaijan province. The statistical population consisted of experts in water and soil sectors and agricultural extension management of Agricultural Jihad (68 persons) in East Azarbaijan province. The sample was selected from thematic experts (17 persons) by purposeful sampling method. Data were collected using semi-structured interview technique. Data were processed in open, oriented and selective coding stages based on Grounded Theory and using MAXQDA10 software. The result indicates that based on there were 7 main categories, 30 sub-categories as well as 201 conceptual units. The result shows that farmers mostly faced with barriers including financial problems, cognitive -educational, the process of administrative bureaucracy, restrictions of low-pressure irrigation, inappropriate support and monitor, lack of ownership of water and land, and social barriers. According to respondents, Problems in getting of licenses, Proof of land ownership, lack of initial capital, the complex a process of requesting and approving the plan and the insufficient amount of facilities had the most frequency.
- حق عضویت دریافتی صرف حمایت از نشریات عضو و نگهداری، تکمیل و توسعه مگیران میشود.
- پرداخت حق اشتراک و دانلود مقالات اجازه بازنشر آن در سایر رسانههای چاپی و دیجیتال را به کاربر نمیدهد.