Factors Affecting Risk Management among Women Rice Farmers in Sari, Iran

International Journal of Agricultural Management and Development

مقاله 10، دوره 5، شماره 4، اسفند 2015، صفحه 331-340   

نوع مقاله: Research Article

نویسنده

Mehdi Charmchian Langerodi^*

Assistant professor of Agricultural Extension and Education Department, Sari Branch, Islamic Azad University, Sari, Iran.

چکیده

The present study investigated factors affecting risk management by women rice farmers in the township of Sari in Iran. The statistical population comprised 1677 women who cultivate rice in Sari; 248 women were selected for the study using stratified random sampling. The data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics with SPSSWin16 software. The Chronbach’s alpha was 0.84 and the ordinal theta was 0.89. It was found that the women rice farmers were more willing to consult with agricultural experts, were aware of appropriate planting and harvesting times and used collaborative rice farming, such as for planting, in their risk management. Risk management among women rice cultivators in Sari County was influenced by numerous factors. It was found that 29.3% of the variance in risk management by the women was determined by the extent of financial difficulty, their education levels and borrowing resources.

کلیدواژه‌ها

risk management؛ Paddy farmers؛ Borrowing resources؛ Sari

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