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Authors: Gupta, Tirath; Maslekar, A R; Deepinder, Mohan;

Reference No: CMA0490 Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1979

Abstract: Deals with a hot arid region where a shift in land use from annual to tree crops could be advantageous to the individual land owners and to the community as a whole. Six tree species suitable for the region have been identified. Grasses are also proposed to be raised in ... More

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Authors: Vyas, V S;

Reference No: CMA0386 Pages: 10 Published on: 13, December, 1979

Abstract: Gambhirpura Collective Farming Society was formed in 1953. Within two years, the society ran into problems. In the general body meeting, the Chairman listed the problems faced by the society and stated that the members could improve their economic conditions if they could identify an operational solution to involve all the ... More

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Authors: Gupta, Tirath;

Reference No: CMA0474 Pages: 5 Published on: 20, December, 1980

Abstract: This case opens by highlighting the problems of current land use in a hot arid region. Tree plantation activity is considered as one alternative to annual crops. Five tree species adaptable to the hot arid area region have been identified. Relevant data on the costs of and returns from the ... More

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Authors: Singh, Gurudev;

Reference No: CMA0553 Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1981

Abstract: This case deals with the issues arising out of circumstances in which the farmers make decisions about the management of capital flows on their farms. It primarily concerns the financial environment existing in the rural areas. The objective is to identify the areas of intervention in the flow process for ... More

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Authors: Singh, Gurudev;

Reference No: CMA0551 Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1981

Abstract: Relates to the high per-unit cost of sugar production in cane processing unit. It aims at a decision about expansion of existing cane crushing capacity and integration of best processing to prolong the crushing season so that overhead costs per unit of output of sugar are reduced. The analysis involves ... More

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Authors: Desai, D K;

Reference No: CMA0547 Pages: 24 Published on: 1, January, 1981

Abstract: The case study deals with the preparation of a feasibility study of a developmental project for irrigated rice production in an underdeveloped country - viz., Liberia in West Africa. It helps students in the use of the technique of cost-benefit analysis. The exercises and worksheets attached with the case will ... More

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Authors: Desai, D K;

Reference No: CMA0546(A) Pages: 27 Published on: 1, January, 1981

Abstract: The case deals with a feasibility study of setting up a sugarcane plant in an underdeveloped country, viz. Liberia in West Africa. It deals with the problems of how to make mid-course corrections when the assumptions made in the feasibility have gone wrong. It is given along with the exercises ... More

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Authors: Desai, D K;

Reference No: CMA0554 Pages: 35 Published on: 1, January, 1981

Abstract: This is a chapter of a proposed book on management in agricultural system. It discusses the concept of agribusiness and gives a comparison of agribusiness between developing and developed countries. In the end it discusses a case study of agricultural system in India with special emphasis on agribusiness. ... More

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Authors: Gaikwad, V R; Mote, V L; Ranade, C G; Seetharaman, S P;

Reference No: CMA0533 Pages: 21 Published on: 1, January, 1981

Abstract: A state marketing federation, taking advantage of the scheme of the National Cooperative Development Corporation, started a cold storage without a detailed feasibility report. The unit failed to get sufficient volume of business. Inefficient management made the cold storage unpopular with the users. some consultants were called in to suggest ... More

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Authors: Singh, Gurudev;

Reference No: CMA0552 Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1981

Abstract: This case deals with the decisions: 1) whether to mechanize farm operations or not; and 2) if yes, which control alternative to choose for the use of services of assets. The analysis involves the use of capital budgeting criterion and principles of credit used to arrive at the final decision. ... More

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Authors: Ahmed, Bashir; Patel, G A;

Reference No: CMA0550 Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1981

Abstract: The article reviews the technological dimension, marketing, distribution channels, and market development of veterinary products. The other areas covered are target estimation, pricing of products, and market personnel management. ... More

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Authors: Desai, D K;

Reference No: CMA0546(B) Pages: 17 Published on: 1, January, 1981

Abstract: Narrates the events which took place from 1975 to 1977. It pertains to decision-making for mid-course corrections in the project having made substantial investment. It has the flavour of decision-making where political relations and bilateral assistance are involved. ... More

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