Reference No: CMA0736Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1996
Abstract: The case deals with the performance of the selected filiature units in terms of capacity utilization, cost structure and sales strategies of silk yann. ... More
Reference No: CMA0770EXPages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1998
Abstract: This case seeks to examine the rationale for innovating indirect agricultural credit portfolios of RFIs and the recent changes in these portfolios of priority sector credit. It also seeks to examine the policy of common lending interest rates for direct credit and indirect agricultural credit, besides non-agricultural credit. ... More
Reference No: CMA0778TECPages: 18Published on: 1, January, 1999
Abstract: This note first defines agro-processing industries and discuses their size in terms of value added and employment contributions. This is followed by the identification of their strengths and weaknesses, besides discussing (a) their relative importance in the process of economic development, (b) changing profile of demand for their products, (c) ... More
Reference No: CMA0685Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1989
Abstract: This case deals with project proposals in different agro-based industries. The case includes information on the project's socio-economic justification, location selection, market analysis, manufacturing process, proposed organizational set-up required capital investment, operational revenue, and cost data. The case can be used to teach in a comprehensive way the cost concepts, ... 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: CMA0636Pages: 25Published on: 1, January, 1987
Abstract: This is a comprehensive case for teaching the applications of all important concepts in financial and economic analysis of an agro-industrial project. The brackish water aquaculture development project consists of four components: 1) site selection for and construction of and management of ponds in each site; 2) site selection for and construction ... More
Reference No: CMA0632Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1986
Abstract: A minor irrigation project has been proposed for Dangri watershed area in Haryana. The case discusses the socio-economic and administrative profile of the area and identifies the need for installation of shallow tubewells by individual farmers. It also describes the financial environment and the likely impact the proposed investment would ... 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
