Comparative Analysis of Small Farming and Cooperative Production Systems Based on Economic, Social, and Environmental Indicators

Problem design: Exploitation systems form the basis of Iran's agriculture and show the type and form of the relationship between man and nature. The correct and principled use of nature and production inputs and tools by humans is of great importance in agricultural exploitation. Such a use could show itself in the stability and dynamics of exploitation systems.Objective: This research was based on the comparative analysis of small peasant exploitation systems and production cooperatives with regard to sustainable development indicators in Isfahan Province.Method: The research was based on an applied method in terms of purpose and a descriptive-analytical one in terms of nature. The data collection method was based on a documentary-survey approach.Results: WASPAS technique showed that the social, economic, and environmental dimensions in Arg Rudasht Company had the highest rank compared to those of other companies. Also, the higher value of Qi (0.0506) in the production cooperative exploitation system in the production cooperative company compared to its value of 0.0787 in the small peasant system in the mentioned company indicated the greater success of the production cooperative exploitation system compared to the small peasant system. Also, Golestan Kanawat, Berzuk, and Teng-e Chayedeh companies were in the lowest rank compared to the other companies. With the help of CODAS technique, the small peasant exploitation and production cooperative systems were measured. The results showed that Arg Rudasht company was higher than the other companies in both the small peasant exploitation and production cooperative systems in Isfahan Province. According to the calculated Euclidean distances, the production cooperative system was more successful than the small peasant exploitation system. Also, according to the CODAS technique, Tang-e Chayedeh and Sardab Sofli companies had the lowest ranks in the small peasant exploitation and production cooperative exploitation systems.Research innovation: The innovation of this study was application of the mentioned indicators that were appropriate for the local conditions, types of the tests, and the studied places. IntroductionThe strategic position and role of the agricultural sector in meeting the nutritional needs of the society and national development has created the need for fundamental and comprehensive changes in the structure of agriculture through the recognition of appropriate exploitation systems in the framewo