Çeltik Üreticilerinin Katıldıkları Tarımsal Yayım Yöntemlerinin Sürdürülebilir Tarım Algılama Düzeylerine Göre Değerlendirilmesi

Abstract

In this research, it was aimed to evaluate the agricultural extension methods participated by paddy farmers according to their sustainable agriculture perception levels in Ipsala district of Edirne province. The main material of the study consisted of original data collected through questionnaires from 89 farms determined by the proportional sampling method. According to the results of logistic regression analysis; a statistically significant relationship was found between the likelihood of farmers' perception of sustainable agriculture is at a medium or high level and the variables of attending field days, meeting with personnel’s of the agriculture directorate, using agricultural advice services, attending conference panel events and watching agricultural programs on television. For developing training and extension programs for farmers in paddy production in the research region, studies should be conducted to increase participation in group extension methods as well as individual extension methods