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Torfi K, Ommani A R, Norollah. Noorivandi A, Sabouri M. Qualitative Analysis of the Effective Factors in Sustainable Agricultural Development: A Case Study of Khuzestan Province, Iran. JAST 2024; 26 (2) :273-286
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1- Department of Agricultural Extension and Education, Shoushtar Branch, Islamic Azad University, Shoushtar, Islamic Republic of Iran.
2- Department of Agricultural Extension and Education, Shoushtar Branch, Islamic Azad University, Shoushtar, Islamic Republic of Iran. , AR.OMMANI@IAU.AC.IR
3- Department of Agricultural Extension and Education, Garmsar Branch, Islamic Azad University, Garmsar, Islamic Republic of Iran.
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The purpose of this research was to analyze the effective factors of sustainable agricultural development in Khuzestan Province, Iran, through qualitative method. To achieve the objectives of the research, semi-structured interviews and brainstorming techniques were used to collect data, and triangulation was used to evaluate the validity of qualitative findings. In order to implement the qualitative method, three types of open, axial, and selective coding were used. MAXqda12 software was used to analyze the collected data. Based on the qualitative analysis, 127 initial codes with 1,785 repetitions with 42 sub-categories in 4 main categories were identified: Strength, Weakness, Threats and Opportunities. By strengthening strengths and taking advantage of opportunities, we can reduce weaknesses and get rid of threats. Using the obtained results by planners will pave the way for sustainable agricultural development in Khuzestan Province, Iran.
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Article Type: Original Research | Subject: Agricultural Extension and Education
Received: 2022/10/10 | Accepted: 2023/03/1 | Published: 2024/03/9

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