Reference No: CMA0672TECPages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1988
Abstract: Financial tasks on a farm have strong links with production, marketing, and consumption. Since production, marketing and consumption decisions are based on expectations which are uncertain, management decisions have to take into account financial risks that might result from such uncertainties. These risks may have more pronounced effect in case ... More
Reference No: CMA0493TEC Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: Some concepts which form an important part of the forestry jargon have been explained. These include afforestation and reforestation, pure and mixed plantations, normal and abnormal forests, conservation and production forestry, social forestry, upset price, and major and minor forest products. In the context of these working concepts, the note ... More
Reference No: CMA0197Pages: 7Published on: 20, August, 1970
Abstract: Raises the question whether the non-availability of credit with the farmers is responsible for the drop in demand for fertilizers. This problem is highlighted in the context of a changing agriculture which visualizes new technology as well as expansion in irrigation resources, besides the existing technology. Because of this context ... More
Reference No: CMA0073Pages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: Describes ways means of minimization of cost of fat testing at every procurement centre of a dairy. Different alternative systems of fat testing and their adoption by the village procurement centres are viewed from the point of view of cost minimization, rate of adoption, and practical difficulties to be faced ... More
Reference No: CMA0462(A)Pages: 21Published on: 21, September, 1978
Abstract: The case is designed to bring out all aspects of financial and economic appraisal for financing an agro-industrial unit (cottonseed processing plant). Sensitivity analysis and preparation of feasibility report can also be taught. ... 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: CMA0438TECPages: 8Published on: 27, July, 1977
Abstract: The note tries to identify the variations in the capacity utilization and cost and returns in traditional and modern rice mill plants of different sizes. ... More
Reference No: CMA0679Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1989
Abstract: Controversy about the merits and demerits of the goat has been summarized in this case, besides raising issues arising out of the controversy. Some aspects of the social, environmental, and economic reasons for the unprecedented growth in goat population have also been presented.Following a summary of past and current ... More
Reference No: CMA0266(D)Pages: 20Published 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
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: F&A0214Pages: 15Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: The case focuses on the identification of end-users of the corporation's financial statements and their information needs. The case examines the deficiencies of the corporation's Annual Report vis-a-vis the expectations of its end- users. It also deals with the role of auditors in attesting the corporation's accounts. ... More
Reference No: CMA0147Pages: 13Published on: 6, November, 1968
Abstract: The study gives the background structural details of a cold storage unit. It deals with the patterns of utilization of the capacity of the cold storage plant and total expenditure incurred for storing the commodities. It raises the problems as to how to increase the volume of business and make ... More
