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  1. Financing the Storage Operation - Case C **

    Authors: Desai, D K;

    Reference No: CMA0266(C) Pages: 6 Published on: 20, February, 1974

    Abstract: Deals with the problems of investment in the silo system of storage for processing paddy in Sri Lanka. The investment decision is to be made in the context of the existing storage system. The objective is to show how the capital budgeting technique could be used in storage system. ... More

  2. Setting Up a Modern Storage and Processing Complex (D) **

    Authors: Desai, D K;

    Reference No: CMA0266(D) Pages: 20 Published on: 20, February, 1974

    Abstract: This is an integrated case which deals with the storage and processing systems in the rice industry in Sri Lanka. Deals with the policy problems of modernization of paddy-rice system and also investment decisions. It can be used for showing how the capital budgeting technique can be used for such ... More

  3. Financing Paddy Procurement - Case A **

    Authors: Desai, D K;

    Reference No: CMA0266(A) Pages: 6 Published on: 20, February, 1974

    Abstract: Deals with the procurement system of paddy in Sri Lanka and raises the question about the cost of financing the procurement. If the period of the payments made to multipurpose cooperative societies for procuring paddy and payment received from the Food Commission for rice distributed to the ration shops could ... More

  4. Planning a Progressive Agricultural System

    Authors: Desai, D K;

    Reference No: CMA0372TEC Pages: 11 Published on: 26, October, 1975

    Abstract: A concept of system is developed and applied to the agricultural economy of India. The objective of this note is to show how different components of agricultural economy are interrelated, how managers and administrators concerned with agricultural development programmes and projects have to be aware of this interrelationship while making ... More

  5. The Regulation of Seed Industry

    Authors: Asopa, V N; Desai, D K;

    Reference No: CMA0429TEC Pages: 5 Published on: 25, January, 1977

    Abstract: The note discusses the organizational setup for production of certified seeds and the Seeds Act for quality control. ... More

  6. Kerala Agricultural Development Project (B): Special Agricultural Development Unit

    Authors: Desai, D K;

    Reference No: CMA0538(B) Pages: 62 Published on: 1, January, 1981

    Abstract: The case deals with the sub-project on small farm development with special reference to tree crop development (coconut and pepper). It goes into the details of the cost-benefit analysis of the sub-project and raises questions as to what impact the delay in the implementation of the project and changes in ... More

  7. Kerala Agricultural Development Project (C): Rubber Processing factory

    Authors: Desai, D K;

    Reference No: CMA0538(C) Pages: 39 Published on: 1, January, 1981

    Abstract: This case deals with the sub-project of establishing rubber processing factories in the cooperative sector in Kerala to improve the economic conditions of small farmers. It shows how project management becomes helpless as action is delayed by authorities which have entered into an agreement with the World Bank. It also ... More

  8. Kerala Agricultural Development Project (D): Cashewnut Development Programme

    Authors: Desai, D K;

    Reference No: CMA0538(D) Pages: 23 Published on: 1, January, 1981

    Abstract: Deals with cashewnut development through the Plantation Corporation of Kerala as a sub-project of the Kerala Agricultural Development Project. A delay in government procedures in transferring property from one department to the government-owned corporation has created problems. It raises questions as to why these procedural problems were not taken into ... More

  9. Kerala Agricultural Development Project (E): Agriculture Research, Training and Technical Assistance

    Authors: Desai, D K;

    Reference No: CMA0538(E) Pages: 32 Published on: 1, January, 1981

    Abstract: Pertains to the sub-project on Agricultural Research. With a very laudable objective to help accelerate research on tree crops, this activity was included as a sub-project. The case raises the question of relevance of the type of research to be included in this sub-project. It also raises questions as to ... More

  10. Liberia Sugar Corporation,Inc (Libsuco): A Case Study (A)

    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

  11. Liberia Sugar Corporation, Inc (B)

    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

  12. Gbonota-piata Special Rice Project: Case Study

    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

  13. Seed Marketing

    Authors: Desai, D K;

    Reference No: CMA0549TEC Pages: 18 Published on: 1, January, 1981

    Abstract: Deals comprehensively with all facets of the seed industry. The various attempts by the government in giving institutional support for seed production and marketing are described. The latest amongst these - the National Seed Project - is discussed in detail. The type of seed marketeers, the vast scope for the ... More

  14. Management in Agricultural System: Chapter I

    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

  15. Paddy Marketing Board - Sri Lanka (A): Financing Paddy Procurement

    Authors: Desai, D K;

    Reference No: CMA0555(A) Pages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1982

    Abstract: This case deals with the problems of procurement of paddy in a monopsony situation in Sri Lanka when the Paddy Marketing Board (PMB) was the sole agent for procuring paddy from domestic sources and through imports. In the existing system PMB was paying a huge amount as interest. ... More

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