Reference No: CMA0706TECPages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1990
Abstract: The note reviews recent trends in the agricultural sector. Implications of the agricultural growth for changes in income distribution, employment, and economic growth are discussed. The note focuses on the problems of sustainability of Indian agriculture. ... More
Reference No: CMA0721Pages: 19Published on: 1, January, 1995
Abstract: Floriculture Industry is Identified as "THRUST AREA" so as to export howervs and earn foreign exchange, in the new era after economic reforms in India. Many companies are opening/diversitying into this industry. In this content, this case/exercise will be helpful in finding out the following for a new ... 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: 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: 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: 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
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: 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: CMA0220Pages: 10Published on: 1, September, 1970
Abstract: The case is based on the loan application of a farmer submitted to the bank for expanding his Dairy Farm. The loan proposal was first processed by the Branch Manager then by the Regional Officer. The Regional Office recommended the proposal to the Agricultural Finance Department, reviewed the whole case ... More
Reference No: CMA0026(B)Pages: 6Published on: 10, November, 1971
Abstract: The case is in continuation of the case "Landvi Marketing Society". The Landvi Society was interested in exporting lime juice and the details regarding the attempts made by the firm are given in the first case. This case analyses the economic considerations involved in developing an export market. The monthly ... More
