Investigating the economic effects of implementing land integration projects

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1 Gilan University, Iran.

2 Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Iran.

3 Senior expert in rural geography, Iran.

Abstract

Low productivity of production factors is one of the most important economic characteristics of rural areas of Iran. One of the effective factors in this matter is the fragmentation of agricultural lands, and the appropriate solution is to implement land integration plans. The main purpose of this research is to study the economic effects of land integration projects in the rural areas of Arak. The data used in this study is the result of field operations and questionnaire filling from all 410 households in the study area and interviews with local experts affiliated with the Ministry of Agriculture and Integration Service Center in Arak city. The results of the study show that in the villages where the project was carried out, land consolidation causes; Improving technology, farm management, agricultural structure of land from neglect and number, increasing the extent of exploitation, improving water transfer methods, increasing production efficiency, reducing costs, saving water consumption, saving time and creating satisfaction. . has been
Geography
Volume 5, Issue 15
March 2008
Pages 67-84

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