Reference No: CIIE0034Pages: 20Published on: 29, August, 2025
Abstract: Science for Society (S4S) Technologies was started by Vaibhav Tidke in 2010 as an idea to take the latest dehydration technology to India’s rural regions to save farm waste through a unique product—a solar-powered dehydrator to dry and preserve farm produce. The startup enabled rural women as micro-entrepreneurs ... More
Reference No: CMA0269TECPages: 10Published on: 24, July, 1974
Abstract: This is a technical note meant for trainers in AMP. The note a based on the material contained in the book. Financial Management in Agriculture by Hopkin, Berry and Baker and published by the Interstate Printers & Publishers, Danville, Illinois. It introduces the students with the nature of management problem in ... More
Reference No: CMA0822Pages: 15Published on: 31, May, 2021
Abstract: Kapila Krishi Udyog Limited, a Kanpur-based cattle feed manufacturer, was the market leader in the organised cattle feed market in North India. The organised cattle feed market was estimated at around 17–18% of India’s cattle feed market. The product was commodity type and had demand mainly in rural and semiurban ... More
Reference No: STR0468Pages: 23Published on: 11, November, 2022
Abstract: What started as a FMCG distributor in 1967 in Kenya as Export Finance Company, is now a dynamic global conglomerate across 48 countries and 5 continents — Export Trading Group. ETG was taken over by the then CFO Mahesh Patel after exit of the founding stakeholders. It was then when the company shifted its ... More
Reference No: BP0396Pages: 27Published on: 23, November, 2016
Abstract: Trouble was brewing for Nestle in India with a lab test finding MSG in Maggi noodles, a product brand which had been adjudged ‘most powerful’ and ‘most trusted’ in India;it was being banned in different parts of the country. Paul Bulcke, CEO of Nestle SA, arrived in New Delhi ... More
Reference No: CMA0656(A)TEC Pages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: The note provides a brief discussion of the concept of agri-business as it evolved at Harvard Business School. The social implications of the concept for the poor are illustrated with the example of vertically integrated dairy cooperatives. The issues are raised with specific reference to value addition and its distribution ... More
Reference No: CMA0567TECPages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1982
Abstract: Discusses 1) the rationale for banking credit for input distribution business; 2) relative importance of such credit in the amount of indirect rural credit; 3) future requirements of input distribution credit; 4) terms and conditions of such credit provided by the commercial banks; 5) credit problems of the input retailers; and 6) criteria for determining their ... More
Reference No: CMA0827Pages: 23Published on: 10, September, 2024
Abstract: Innofarms is a young agri-processing startup aimed at reducing food wastage. It has two major product lines: mobile food processing machinery for pulping of fruits and finished edible products made from fruit pulp. The processing machinery was the major innovation of the company as it was a low-cost vehicle-mounted mobile ... More
Reference No: CMA0168TECPages: 12Published on: 21, March, 1969
Abstract: This note contains details regarding the district, such as history and system of irrigation, rice cultivation season, IADP, etc. till the beginning of the High Yielding Varieties Programme in 1965-66. ... More
Reference No: CMA0170(D)Pages: 5Published on: 21, March, 1969
Abstract: This case follows Part-A, Part-B, Part-C and the report on HYVP in Thanjavur District (The report, if taught). In November 1966, Mr. Madhavan called a conference of his key staff in Thanjavur. All the DAOs, the Subject Matter Specialists and the Deputy Director of Agriculture (Thanjavur-Trichy circle) were present. The agenda ... More
Reference No: CMA0170(C)Pages: 7Published on: 21, March, 1969
Abstract: This case follows Part-A & Part-B of the same case. It is intended as an exercise both in project proposal formation in evaluating a project proposal. Mr. Krishnan, Secretary, Agricultural Department, Government of Madras, had received a proposal for seed multiplication and distribution submitted by Mr. Madhavan to the Government of ... More
Reference No: CMA0170(B)Pages: 4Published on: 21, March, 1969
Abstract: This case just follows the case "Planning in Thanjavur (A). The pilot project being successful, the second phase of planning begins, raising the question "what next?". Aspects such as how to decide planning horizons, how much of pre-planning is necessary, time lag, role of the extension agency, integrated approach to ... More
Reference No: CMA0170(A)Pages: 3Published on: 21, March, 1969
Abstract: The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) proposed pilot projects to test demonstrate some newly evolved strains of food crops in different parts of India. The Government of Madras had to decide whether to accept the proposal. Its paddy crops specialist was considering the project proposal in terms of its ... More
Reference No: CMA0148TECPages: 14Published on: 6, November, 1968
Abstract: Describes the growth of farm power, especially tractors power tillers, in India. The note includes information on firms which manufacture tractors/power tillers in collaboration with foreign firms. Familiarizes students with the past, present, future trends of the input industry concerned. ... More
Reference No: CMA0169Pages: 10Published on: 21, March, 1969
Abstract: In June 1969, agriculture in Thanjavur district of Madras state was facing an unprecedented draught. Due to an unforeseen delay of monsoon in catchment areas, Cauvery reservoirs had reached an all time low. The 'Granary of South' as the district was known from time immemorial, was threatened with famine. The problem ... More
