Nowadays, water scarcity has become a concern in Iran, and agriculture in particular appears to be at the core of the water shortage problem. The use of modern irrigation technologies has been proposed as one of several possible solutions. This survey research aimed to analysis adoption behavior of pressurized irrigation technology by farmers. Statistical population of this research consisted of all the farmers of Dashtestan County (N=20000), Bousher Province. Using Cochran formula, size of the sample was determined (n=243). The respondents were selected by stratified sampling technique. Content validity of the questionnaire as research tool was confirmed by a panel of experts. Calculated Coronbach alpha coefficients (0. 87-0. 97) revealed that the reliability of the questionnaire was suitable. Correlation coefficients revealed positive significant relationship between age, farming experience, numbers of family members which engaged in farming, agricultural loans, loans used for developing pressurized irrigation, farm investment, investment in water supply, distance to the nearest center of Agricultural Services, number of labor, number of farmland plots, number of neighboring farmers which used pressurized irrigation, contacts with extension agents and participation in extension courses as independent variables with the adoption of pressurized irrigation, as dependent variable. The results of path analysis showed that "knowledge" has most impact on adoption of pressurized irrigation system with total path coefficient 0. 359. Overally, findings of this research indicated that adoption behavior of pressurized irrigation technology was influenced by a set of variables, including: farming variables, economic variables, technical variables, personal and psychological variables, and support service variables.

Sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) is one of the stable tuber crops consumed by many households in Nigeria. It can be found in different varieties and exist in many colours of skin and flesh. The production of this important crop is still very low, thereby compromising food security. Sweet potato is one of the target commodity crops under the Nigerian Agriculture Sector Investment Opportunities. However, improved sweet potato production has not been widely adopted among farmers Oyo state hence, the need to investigate factors affecting the adoption of improved sweet potato varieties among farmers in Oyo state. Data were collected from 350 farmers randomly selected from two agricultural zones in the state. The data collected were presented using descriptive statistics and analysed using Tobit regression model. Results showed that farm size, age, years of formal education, early maturing, high yield potential, market availability, resistant to pests and diseases and availability of vines significantly influenced the adoption of improved sweet potato varieties. Availability of vines of improved varieties, high yield potential, early maturity, resistant to pests and diseases and market availability were the technology-specific attributes that influenced both the adoption of improved sweet potato varieties and its use intensity. The study, therefore suggests that attribute preferences of farmers need to be integrated into the development of improved sweet potato varieties by the researchers to enhance its adoption and use intensity.

In recent era, soil erosion and degradation and its consequences like decreasing agricultural productions, is an important challenge in many semi-arid areas like Iran. In this way, various strategies like conservation agriculture have been introduced for logical land use and preserving soil for next generations. In the other hand, applying these strategies and soil conservation principles is effected by different factors. Therefore, this research aimed to identify factor affecting adoption of soil conservation practices among farmers in Garmsar County. Survey technique and questionnaire instrument were used to gather data from farmers. Questionnaire validity and reliability were confirmed by panel of experts at Shiraz University and pilot study, respectively. Cronbach alpha coefficients of variables were between 0. 65-0. 90. The results showed that the farmers rarely were implementing conservation practices such as using green manures, cultivating pulses plants, scientific and precision use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides (based on soil testing and expert advices) and using combined tillage. Regression analysis showed that education level, soil conservative knowledge, received loans for agricultural practices and social relations explained 26 percent of variation of farmers’ adoption behaviors. In the end, based on the results, some practical recommendations have been presented.

Land degradation significantly threatens global food security and ecosystems, necessitating effective landscape restoration measures, particularly among smallholder farmers in vulnerable areas like the Womba watershed. This study investigates the localized socio-economic and physical factors influencing the adoption of landscape restoration practices within the Womba watershed. Utilizing data from 337 randomly selected household heads, along with focus group discussions and key informant interviews, the data were analyzed using descriptive and multivariate probit modeling estimation. The findings reveal that physical restoration practices, biological land management practices, and agronomic measures are prevalent among farmers. Key factors influencing adoption include gender dynamics, with male-headed households favoring physical interventions, while female-headed households prefer agronomic approaches. Age negatively impacts the adoption of physical and biological practices, while education correlates positively with agronomic methods. Family size enhances agronomic adoption, and access to credit significantly increases the likelihood of implementing diverse restoration strategies. Village memberships are positively associated with four landscape restoration practices at a 1% significance level. Notably, while farmers recognize the ecological benefits of these practices, their perceptions of socio-economic advantages remain limited. To promote broader adoption of restoration initiatives, policymakers should enhance educational outreach on the long-term socio-economic benefits and improve access to credit and extension services. Integrating these dimensions into policy frameworks will foster greater participation from both male and female farmers, ultimately supporting sustainable development in the Womba watershed and beyond.

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect factors on adoption of new technologies by wheat farmers in Isfahan. Data were collected by randomization method and completion of 381 questionnaires. The methodological approach of this study was descriptive-correlative. Validity of the instrument was established using a panel of experts consisting of senior faculty members in agriculture extension and education at Tarbiat Modarres University. Further, the agricultural officer of Isfahan Province validated the questionnaire. A reliability analysis was conducted and Cronbach alpha value was found to be 87 percent. The results of multiple regression analysis (stepwise method) revealed that the variables of mechanization level, the size of the wheat cultivated land holding, the level of education and the wheat farming antecedents predict a variation of 59% of their adoption of new technologies. The results of the multiple regression analysis (stepwise method) also revealed that the wheat farmers’ social status, the extend of their use of communication channels and the wheat farmers’ attitude in consideration with the on-farm demonstration predict a variation of 50.3% of their adoption of new technologies. Significant differences were found among the mean scores of the wheat farmers’ adoption of new technologies in relation with the type of agricultural system, the type of seeds used and methods of wheat cultivation used. The results obtained from the factors analysis revealed that the three following factors, social, agricultural and personal characteristics explain 68.072% of the variation of the wheat farmers’ adoption of new technologies.

The purpose of this paper is to analyse and clarify the factors that influence the adoption of sustainable agriculture by wheat farmers of Lorestan province. The research was a descriptive correlational one. The statistical population included 862 wheat farmers of Lorestan Province.Sampling method was of a random stratified type through which a sample of 140 individuals was selected. The research tool was questionnaire. The obtained data were analyzed through SPSS /13 software into two descriptive and inferential sections. The results showed that adoption of agriculture among wheat farmers of Lorestan province is at a relatively low level, and there is a significant and positive relationship between variables of level of education, social participation, access to market, rate of using mass media, participation in extension classes, level of knowledge, as well as attitude towards sustainable agriculture and farmers adoption of sustainable agriculture. The results of factor analysis showed that about 79 percent of adoption of sustainable agriculture is determined by the five factors of: farming-economic factors, characteristics of innovation, individuals' characteristics, communication channels and educational participation.

This research scrutinized the effectiveness of soil-water conservation (SWC) techniques and the determinants of their adoption by smallholder farmers in Gesha District, Southwest Ethiopia. A total of 36 soil samples were collected from preserved and non-preserved plots, and a household survey was conducted with 332 randomly selected respondents. Soil physical and chemical properties were analyzed using standard laboratory techniques, while mean differences were tested through one-way ANOVA. In addition, binary logistic regression was employed to identify factors influencing the adoption of SWC practices. Results revealed that preserved plots had higher soil fertility indicators associated to non-preserved plots, including soil pH (6. 17 vs. 5. 83), organic carbon (1. 85% vs. 1. 77%), available phosphorus (10. 92 ppm vs. 9. 93 ppm), and cation exchange capacity (37. 3 vs. 30. 3 cmol (+)/kg), while bulk density was lower (0. 42–0. 69 g/cm³ vs. 1. 22 g/cm³). Adoption rates, however, remained limited to 53. 9% of households. Regression results showed that adoption was positively influenced by education, farm size, livestock ownership, land slope, and farmers’ perception of erosion, while land tenure insecurity and credit access negatively affected adoption. The findings underscore that although SWC practices significantly improve soil fertility, socio-economic and institutional constraints hinder their wider uptake. Strengthening extension services, providing tenure security, and designing targeted interventions are recommended to enhance sustainable adoption.