Solutions to Remove Obstacles to the Development of Export Companies in the Agricultural Sector

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1 Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Social Science, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, Iran

2 Department of Business Management, Faculty of Social Science, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, Iran

Abstract

Agricultural products have been utilized in various capacities and fortitudes by human beings ever since the dawn of civilization. Agricultural products currently hold significant strategic and political value due to their ability to ensure the continued existence of governments. Hence, the objective of this study is to propose a framework for addressing the barriers that impede the growth of agricultural export enterprises.
present study employs a qualitative research design, specifically descriptive field research, to gather and analyze data in accordance with the foundation's qualitative data method. One method of data acquisition utilized in this study is an open interview. The statistical community consists of individuals who possess extensive knowledge and experience in the field, including administrators of agricultural export companies and high-level customs officials. In the quantitative aspect, this expertise is supplemented by administrative personnel. Thus, until theoretical saturation was attained, thirteen interviews were conducted for the qualitative portion, and 260 sample members were selected for the quantitative portion using Cochran's formula and the random method.
The solutions containing core codes (company level, sustainability, technological, market level, government and laws level, individual level) exhibit a coefficient of 0.402. Conversely, the challenges and obstacles, with a coefficient of 0.106, comprise fundamental codes (policies and laws, infrastructure, environmental factors, and market and production factors). These obstacles have a direct and statistically significant impact on the removal of barriers to the advancement of agribusiness.
By fortifying the aforementioned sectors—particularly the technological sector and politics—this sector can be significantly aided in overcoming its obstacles.

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