Research Article

Designing a Policy-Making Model for Biomass Energy Development Training in the Agricultural Supply Chain Sector

Table 4

Selective coding results.

Category typeCategoryConcepts

Casual conditionsThe necessity of agricultural developmentLack of understanding of the necessity of developing biomass energy education in the agricultural sector
Creating and strengthening the intellectual and belief structure in societyLack of belief in biomass energy training in the agricultural sector among managers and experts
Lack of cultural infrastructure for the development of biomass energy education in the agricultural sector
Building trust between farmers and agricultural experts
Attention to the values and religious beliefs of farmers
Creating platforms for the acceptance of biomass energy education in the agricultural sector
Compilation and implementation of the strategic plan for agricultural developmentLack of strategies to develop biomass energy education
Adopting incentive policies for conservation tillage and preservation of remains
Adopting policies to prevent plowing, burning, and harvesting of residues
Increasing agricultural knowledge and awarenessAbsence of pathological studies on implementing biomass energy education in the agricultural sector
Little knowledge of farmers about biomass energy training in the agricultural sector
The importance of changing the attitude and vision of managers, experts, and farmers

Core category or phenomenon conditionsPhysical organizationsInternational Organizations, Ministry of Agricultural Jihad, Ministry of Energy, Agricultural Research Centers in Provinces, Universities and Agricultural Training Centers, Environmental Organization, Ministry of Industry, Mine and Trade, and Energy Organization
Terms and ConditionsSoil Protection Law
Rules for the production and import of agricultural tools and machinery
Regulations related to energy and the environment
Norms and valuesThe importance of protecting water and soil resources
Reviving the sense of moral obligation to protect the basic resources of production
Common norms and values of farmers and environmentally friendly traditions

Strategies (actions and interactions)Creating and strengthening the biomass energy education innovation networkThe importance of biomass energy training databases in the agricultural sector
Strengthening communication links between the beneficiaries of biomass energy education in the agricultural sector
Creating and strengthening research, promotion, and education centersContinuous training of agricultural experts on biomass energy education in the Department of Agriculture in related schools and colleges
Establishing centers for applied research, training, and promotion of biomass energy education in the agricultural sector
Cooperation of research, extension, and education departments
Establishing model farmsEstablishing biomass energy training research farms in the Department of Agriculture in each region
Creating model and demonstrating farms for teaching biomass energy
Establishment of specialized training offices for biomass energy developmentCreation of specialized biomass energy training teams in the agricultural sector
The importance of creating specialized biomass energy training offices in the agricultural sector in the provinces

Contextual conditionsPhysical infrastructureDrought and water crisis
Manufacturers of educational tools and machines related to biomass energy in the agricultural sector
Limited access of farmers to tools and machines for biomass energy training in the agricultural sector
Improper operation of tools and machines in the agricultural sector
Lack of independent training units related to biomass energy in the agricultural sector in the agricultural jihad
Financial infrastructureIncreasing production costs
Regulation of agricultural products market
Knowledge infrastructureLittle awareness of agricultural researchers, researchers, and students on biomass energy education
Little knowledge of agricultural sector managers and experts on education related to biomass energy

Intervening ConditionStrengthening communication between institutions and organizationsInternational organizations
Parliament’s Agriculture, Water, and Natural Resources Commission
Ministry of Agricultural Jihad, Ministry of Energy, Agricultural Research Centers in the provinces, Universities and Agricultural Training Centers, Environmental Organization, Agricultural Service
Centers, and Energy Organization
Councils and village heads and nongovernmental organizations supporting the environment
Strengthening communication links between the beneficiaries of biomass energy education in the agricultural sector
Taking advantage of informal communicationCouncils and village heads and nongovernmental organizations supporting the environment
Taking advantage of informal relationships between farmers
Using the media to increase awarenessContinuous and expertized information through the media
Monitoring the implementation of biomass energy educationMonitoring the implementation of biomass energy training programs and plans in the agricultural sector
Continuous monitoring of biomass energy training farms in the agricultural sector

ConsequencesCreating and strengthening an empowering and supportive environmentLocalization of tools and machines according to the conditions of each region
Providing after-sales services for biomass energy training tools in the agricultural sector
Provision of appropriate institutions
Allocating subsidies to biomass energy training activities in the agricultural sector
Granting loans and low-interest facilities to farmers
Giving grants to tarsus farmers
Creating and strengthening an empowering institutional environment
Development of biomass energy education cultureUsing the knowledge and experience of biomass energy training experts in the agricultural sector
Creating a culture of biomass energy education in the agricultural society
Creating the intellectual structure of biomass energy education in the agricultural sector
Adoption and dissemination of biomass energy educationThe importance of showing the results of biomass energy training in the agricultural sector to farmers
Dissemination of biomass energy training in the agricultural sector by receiver farmers
Creating platforms for the acceptance of biomass energy education in the agricultural sector
Sustainable agricultural production using biomass energy development trainingSustainable management of water and soil resources
Increased performance in the long term