Comparative analysis of structural and socio-cultural properties of agricultural farm enterprises in terms of sludge application

Yaman K., OLHAN E.

Journal of Residuals Science and Technology, cilt.9, sa.2, ss.87-93, 2012 (SCI-Expanded) identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 9 Sayı: 2
  • Basım Tarihi: 2012
  • Dergi Adı: Journal of Residuals Science and Technology
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.87-93
  • Ankara Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Socio-cultural characteristics of 39 farm enterprises which applied sewage sludge produced in a central waste water treatment plant established in Ankara, capital city of Turkey, and 42 farm enterprises which did not apply sewage sludge are comparatively examined. According to t-test statistical results, the difference between two groups in terms of educational levels and crop production is significant at the 5% level, whereas difference of average amount of owned land is significant at the 1% level. Relationship between educational levels of farmers and sludge using tendencies is opposite and is found to be significant at the 1% level. © 2012 DEStech Publications, Inc.