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<p>The purpose of this study was to analyze apple growers’ attitudes and behaviors towards drip irrigation. The study was conducted in the Eğirdir-Boğazova region, one of the important apple production areas in Isparta Province, Türkiye. The main material of the study consisted of primary data collected through a&#xa0;face-to-face questionnaire from 64&#xa0;farms selected according to stratified sampling in the Eğirdir-Boğazova region. The data cover the 2024 production season. According to the research results, 93.41% of the producers interviewed were male, their average age was 52.83 years, their education level was 8.51 years, they owned 14.49 decares (1 decare = 1,000 m²) of apple orchard, and their apple growing experience was 29.10 years. It was found that 84.38% of producers obtained irrigation water from Lake Eğirdir, had been using drip irrigation for 15.3 years, and 82.81% were satisfied with drip irrigation. The percentage of producers who had received drip irrigation training in their operations was low (28.13%), but the percentage of producers who wanted to receive training was higher (65.22%). Results showed that 84.38% of producers saved water and 75% preferred the drip irrigation method because it made irrigation easier. Regarding the answers given for opinions on the drip irrigation method, most producers stated that the irrigation water requirement was lower, the irrigation time was shorter, the plant’s fertilizer utilization rate was better, the irrigation water could be applied in the desired amount, the irrigation labor was minimal, and the existing irrigation water could be used to the maximum extent. Regarding the impact of drip irrigation on agricultural practices, most producers stated that weed control is easier, that some operations could be easily performed since the entire soil is not saturated, that it could be used safely on any slope, and that agriculture could be practiced on salty soils with drip irrigation. The main problems encountered by producers with drip irrigation were insufficient water allocated, bursting of irrigation pipes, clogged drippers, drip pipes not being of standard size, dirty water, and inadequate control.</p>

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Attitudes and Behaviors of Apple Producers Towards Drip Irrigation: The Case of Eğirdir-Boğazova in Isparta Province of Türkiye

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    2026年3月23日

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  • Vecdi Demircan,
  • Asli Dalgic,
  • Yusuf Ucar,
  • Emre Topcu

摘要

The purpose of this study was to analyze apple growers’ attitudes and behaviors towards drip irrigation. The study was conducted in the Eğirdir-Boğazova region, one of the important apple production areas in Isparta Province, Türkiye. The main material of the study consisted of primary data collected through a face-to-face questionnaire from 64 farms selected according to stratified sampling in the Eğirdir-Boğazova region. The data cover the 2024 production season. According to the research results, 93.41% of the producers interviewed were male, their average age was 52.83 years, their education level was 8.51 years, they owned 14.49 decares (1 decare = 1,000 m²) of apple orchard, and their apple growing experience was 29.10 years. It was found that 84.38% of producers obtained irrigation water from Lake Eğirdir, had been using drip irrigation for 15.3 years, and 82.81% were satisfied with drip irrigation. The percentage of producers who had received drip irrigation training in their operations was low (28.13%), but the percentage of producers who wanted to receive training was higher (65.22%). Results showed that 84.38% of producers saved water and 75% preferred the drip irrigation method because it made irrigation easier. Regarding the answers given for opinions on the drip irrigation method, most producers stated that the irrigation water requirement was lower, the irrigation time was shorter, the plant’s fertilizer utilization rate was better, the irrigation water could be applied in the desired amount, the irrigation labor was minimal, and the existing irrigation water could be used to the maximum extent. Regarding the impact of drip irrigation on agricultural practices, most producers stated that weed control is easier, that some operations could be easily performed since the entire soil is not saturated, that it could be used safely on any slope, and that agriculture could be practiced on salty soils with drip irrigation. The main problems encountered by producers with drip irrigation were insufficient water allocated, bursting of irrigation pipes, clogged drippers, drip pipes not being of standard size, dirty water, and inadequate control.