Factors Contributing the Success of Agricultural Sector Entrepreneurs and Approaches to Support Them A Case Study of Zanjan Province

Abstract

Considering the importance of entrepreneurship and entrepreneurs, it is essential to support them in all sectors, including agriculture. The purpose of this paper was to study the factors that contribute to the success of entrepreneurs in agricultural sector of Zanjan province and to provide solutions for supporting them. As an applied study, it was made in surveying method. The statistical universe consisted of agricultural entrepreneurs in Zanjan (N=94). Questionnaire was developed to collect the necessary data. The date was analyzed using SPSS/14. Based on the results more than 81 percent of entrepreneurs were households. The main effective factors in success of agricultural entrepreneurs were: self confidence, creativity and innovation, positive thinking and capability of opportunities. The results showed that respondents had poor knowledge of regard cooperation laws. Based on the results of the study, the most important solutions for encouraging entrepreneurship in agriculture are prevention of price infraction, rent seeking and bribery, and participation of entrepreneurs in economic processes.

Keywords

• entrepreneurship
• cooperation
• agriculture
• employment