Abstract :
In this study, first of all, was it aimed to investigate the existing condition of the Daphan Plain Irrigation System of Erzurum province in order to determine the main physical and socioeconomic oriented problems and the ways of tackling them. Study data were collected with structured questionnaires from farmers and managers of the irrigation organizations in the study area. According to the results, meaningful relationships were found between rational use of irrigation water (RUIW) and education and use of advanced agricultural technology levels of the farmers. However, there was no any significant relationship between RUIW and farm size, average number of plots, and professional experience It was also determined that farmers haven’t attended any training activity on irrigation after the establishment of the system. It was concluded that a shift from extensive to intensive farming should be achieved in order to increase the added value of agricultural production via effective irrigation in the study area. This requires, of course, optimum farm size, higher level of farm mechanization, optimum input use and low level of agricultural land fragmentation. It was suggested that production planning and special marketing policies should be employed in order to achieve desired changes in production pattern in Daphan Plain of Erzurum province.
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Erzurum , Daphan Plain , irrigation , irrigation management
