ارزیابی پایداری معیشت پایدار روستایی کشاورزان خرده مالک در استان های منتخب

تحلیل و تبیین سطوح پایداری معیشت روستایی می‏تواند نقش موثری در سیاست گذاری و برنامه‌ریزی توسعه پایدار روستایی ایفا کند. این تحقیق با هدف سنجش میزان پایداری معیشت روستایی کشاورزان خرده مالک در استان‏های البرز، گیلان، هرمزگان و یزد انجام شد. جامعه آماری این تحقیق سرپرستان خانوار شاغل در کشاورزی خرده مالک (481096=n) بودند که با استفاده از فرمول کوکران 500 نفر از آنان به عنوان نمونه از طریق نمونه ‏گیری با انتساب متناسب مورد مطالعه قرار گرفتند. برای سنجش میزان پایداری معیشت روستایی در کل 38 شاخص، شامل 10 شاخص اقتصادی، 11 شاخص اجتماعی، 10 شاخص محیطی و 7 شاخص نهادی در سطح استان‏های چهارگانه فوق ارزیابی شد. این شاخص ‏ها با‌ روش استاندارد کردن، رفع اختلاف مقیاس شدند و سپس با استفاده از روش تحلیل مولفه‌های اصلی، وزن شاخص‌ها محاسبه و در آن ها اعمال شد. در انتها، شاخص ترکیبی پایداری معیشت روستایی برای استان‏های مورد مطالعه محاسبه شد. نتایج تحقیق نشان داد که 72/4 درصد از سرپرستان خانوار کشاورزان خرده مالک مورد مطالعه در وضعیت ناپایداری معیشت قرار دارند. به گونه ‏ای که استان گیلان ازنظر میزان پایداری معیشت با شاخص ترکیبی 0/273 در رتبه اول، استان هرمزگان با شاخص ترکیبی 0/017-در رتبه دوم، استان البرز با میزان 0/092-در رتبه سوم و استان یزد با شاخص ترکیبی 0/196- در رتبه چهارم قرار گرفته است. نتایج سنجش میزان پایداری معیشت روستایی بر اساس طیف پرسکات آلن نشان داد که استان گیلان نسبت به بقیه استان‏ها دارای وضعیت بهتری است، هرچند که نرخ پایداری معیشت در این استان هم در وضعیت ایده ‏آلی قرار ندارد و ناپایدار بالقوه است. استان‏های البرز، هرمزگان و یزد هم ازنظر پایداری معیشت در شرایط ناپایدار بالفعل قرار دارند. در رابطه با توصیه سیاستی این تحقیق نیز پیشنهاد می ‏شود بخش ترویج غیر زراعی در کنار ترویج کشاورزی در سازمان‏ های کشاورزی، میراث فرهنگی، گردشگری و صنایع دستی تاسیس شود.

an assessment of the rural livelihood’s sustainability of smallholder farmers in selected provinces

abstractintroductionthe majority of the working population in developing countries’ agricultural sector are smallholder farmers, with over 80% cultivating lands below two hectares. despite occupying only 12% of the world’s agricultural land, these small farms produce 80% of the food in asia and sub-saharan africa. smallholder farms are defined as those with limited capital and assets, household labor, and less than 2 hectares of land. they typically involve mixed farming practices managed by family members, producing various crops and domestic animals. the average size of agricultural units in low- to middle-income countries has decreased from 1960 to 2000, while increasing in some middle- to high-income countries and almost all high-income countries. smallholder farmers in rural areas of low-income countries make up more than two-thirds of the world’s poor and food-insecure population. assessing the sustainability of rural livelihoods for smallholder farmers focuses on their resilience and decision-making to sustain their livelihoods. it aims to identify livelihood sources, strategies, and goals to provide support and create a conducive environment for them. smallholder farmers in developing countries face challenges in achieving sustainable livelihoods due to unfavorable social, economic, and political conditions. sustainable livelihood, which challenges conventional views on poverty, participation, and development, has gained significant attention in rural development discussions, emphasizing livelihood insecurities as a root cause of rural poverty.materials and methods this research adopts a quantitative approach, specifically field research, in terms of practical purpose, variable monitoring, data collection method, and generalization. it employs a descriptive-analytical research design using a survey method. a researcher-made questionnaire was used as the research tool, validated through input from academic staff in the agricultural extension and education department of azad university, garmsar branch. the sample size of 500 individuals was determined using cochran’s formula, with an accuracy level of three-hundredths of the range of the smallest and largest average farm sizes in the four studied provinces. simple random sampling with proportional allocation was employed to select household heads. the study utilized a multi-stage sampling method to select provinces, cities, and villages. economic, social, environmental, and institutional indicators were identified to assess the sustainability of smallholder farmers’ livelihoods in the studied provinces. social indicators included negative indicators transformed into positive indices using a fixed value subtraction method. data were collected through electronic questionnaires and correspondence with relevant authorities. the differences in measurement units and scales of indicators were resolved using the average division method.results and discussionafter calculating and weighting the indicators, gilan province ranked highest in terms of livelihood sustainability, followed by hormozgan, alborz, and yazd provinces. the distribution of smallholder farmers indicated that the majority were in a state of livelihood instability. economic sustainability was found to be better than other dimensions, contrary to previous research findings. social sustainability was highest in hormozgan province, with social and human capital being the most stable aspects of livelihood. gilan province’s favorable environmental and climatic conditions contributed to its higher livelihood sustainability compared to other provinces. strengthening economic activities, both agricultural and non-agricultural, in rural areas is crucial for sustainable rural development. financial literacy and extension services were found to positively impact livelihood sustainability. the study identified a gap in farmers’ financial management practices and emphasized the importance of extension services in enhancing livelihood sustainability. limitations of the study include potential biases in the random sampling method used.conclusionsoverall, the research findings highlight the importance of addressing challenges faced by smallholder farmers in achieving sustainable livelihoods and emphasize the role of various factors, including economic, social, and environmental aspects, in enhancing livelihood sustainability.