Reference No: CMA0554Pages: 35Published 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
Reference No: CMA0185(A)Pages: 5Published on: 20, January, 1970
Abstract: The Dudhudyog Dairy serving a large metropolitan city is facing the problem of shortage of milk. In order to study the feasibility of enlarging the procurement area, the Dairy has conducted some enquiries regarding the socio-economic characteristics in adjoining areas of the present collection zone. The case focuses the factors ... More
Reference No: ECO0034TECPages: 15 Published on: 1, January, 1968
Abstract: An analysis of the national income distribution in India during the period 1953-54 and 1956-57.It shows the pattern of income distribution of rural and urban sectors as well as in different categories of income.With the help of the data given in the case the students are expected to ... More
Reference No: CMA0480Pages: 33Published on: 4, July, 1979
Abstract: Highlights the problems in dairy at aggregate level. Gives information on growth of industry, present status, and future plans. The function of dairy cooperatives and their operation has been discussed in detail. It draws specific attention to utilization of sheep and goat milk. The problem of non-economic value of solid ... More
Reference No: CMA0623TECPages: 52Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: Agriculture concerns practically the entire biomass-plants, animals, insects, micro-organisms. All these organic matter contain carbon and hydrogen and frequently nitrogen and phosphorous. Application of science and technology for converting the biomass in numerous products had a snowball effect on the process of industrialization and economic development. The process is already ... More
Reference No: CMA0696TECPages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1990
Abstract: This note defines what econometrics is. The differences between models and economic models are brought out. The six steps involved in econometric model building are (a) statement of theory of hypothesis, (b) specification of theoretical econometric model for testing theory, (c) estimation of the parameters of the model, (d) evaluation ... More
Reference No: CMA0646TECPages: 32Published on: 1, January, 1987
Abstract: Different terms used extensively in agricultural economic environment by students, scientists, and all those engaged in agricultural teaching, research, and extension have been given. ... More
Reference No: CMA0651TECPages: 32Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: Raises issues concerning our economy; discusses the key constraints, including physical and institutional, faced by the agricultural sector; and throws light on the regional aspects in the development of agriculture. It then studies the growth of agriculture in the last three decades vis-a-vis all important economic indications like national product, ... More
Reference No: CMA0655TECPages: 15Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: This paper deals with various technical, economic, social, and organizational issues in land and water management. Various problems like soil erosion, alkalinity and salinity, droughts and floods, water-logging, etc. have been discussed. The watershed concept has been described to provide a setting for managerial alternatives. The discussion on policy environment ... More
Reference No: CMA0693TECPages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1990
Abstract: The green revolution in India has been analysed extensively in the literature. However, the political forces which forced the choices, current economic challenges, and future problems which make the green revolution non-sustainable have not been touched upon adequately. This note discusses the issues which deserve attention if agriculture in the 90 ... More
Reference No: CMA0695TECPages: 27Published on: 1, January, 1990
Abstract: The note discusses economic and managemental aspects of horticultural crops in general and some sleeked fruits and vegetables in particular. It has been noted that a laissez faire attitude has prevailed in framing policies and programmes for horticultural development. Nevertheless, prospects seem to be promising. ... More
Reference No: CMA0702TECPages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1991
Abstract: This note discusses the nature and role of food processing industries in economic development. How food processing industries induce rural lead industrialization and satisfy domestic and export demand for their products are brought out. The relative importance of food processing industries in all manufacturing industries is studied. Performance of food ... More
Reference No: CMA0625TECPages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: Raises issues relating to environmental and economic aspects of tree crops with special reference to energy farms, including methodology for assessing the societal costs and benefits. ... More
Reference No: CMA0624TECPages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: The meaning and origin of the concepts of environment and ecology are traced. Reasons for enhanced concern for environmental consequences of development projects are discussed in the context of the basic functions of the biosphere and their relationship with man. The importance of natural environment is also brought out in ... More
Reference No: CMA0613TECPages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: Financial costs and returns are converted into economic costs and benefits by using shadow pricing factors. This note describes the assumptions which form the basis of shadow pricing factors for different cost and revenue items. It also estimates these factors for some important items along with the economic values. ... More
