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  1. Mr. Chana Manages Liquidity Requirements on His Farm

    Authors: Singh, Gurudev;

    Reference No: CMA0553 Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1981

    Abstract: This case deals with the issues arising out of circumstances in which the farmers make decisions about the management of capital flows on their farms. It primarily concerns the financial environment existing in the rural areas. The objective is to identify the areas of intervention in the flow process for ... More

  2. Akal Sugar Factory

    Authors: Singh, Gurudev;

    Reference No: CMA0551 Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1981

    Abstract: Relates to the high per-unit cost of sugar production in cane processing unit. It aims at a decision about expansion of existing cane crushing capacity and integration of best processing to prolong the crushing season so that overhead costs per unit of output of sugar are reduced. The analysis involves ... More

  3. Gbonota-piata Special Rice Project: Case Study

    Authors: Desai, D K;

    Reference No: CMA0547 Pages: 24 Published on: 1, January, 1981

    Abstract: The case study deals with the preparation of a feasibility study of a developmental project for irrigated rice production in an underdeveloped country - viz., Liberia in West Africa. It helps students in the use of the technique of cost-benefit analysis. The exercises and worksheets attached with the case will ... More

  4. Liberia Sugar Corporation,Inc (Libsuco): A Case Study (A)

    Authors: Desai, D K;

    Reference No: CMA0546(A) Pages: 27 Published on: 1, January, 1981

    Abstract: The case deals with a feasibility study of setting up a sugarcane plant in an underdeveloped country, viz. Liberia in West Africa. It deals with the problems of how to make mid-course corrections when the assumptions made in the feasibility have gone wrong. It is given along with the exercises ... More

  5. Management in Agricultural System: Chapter I

    Authors: Desai, D K;

    Reference No: CMA0554 Pages: 35 Published 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

  6. Kerala Agricultural Development Project (B): Special Agricultural Development Unit

    Authors: Desai, D K;

    Reference No: CMA0538(B) Pages: 62 Published on: 1, January, 1981

    Abstract: The case deals with the sub-project on small farm development with special reference to tree crop development (coconut and pepper). It goes into the details of the cost-benefit analysis of the sub-project and raises questions as to what impact the delay in the implementation of the project and changes in ... More

  7. Mr. Khosa Plans Mechanization of His Farm

    Authors: Singh, Gurudev;

    Reference No: CMA0552 Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1981

    Abstract: This case deals with the decisions: 1) whether to mechanize farm operations or not; and 2) if yes, which control alternative to choose for the use of services of assets. The analysis involves the use of capital budgeting criterion and principles of credit used to arrive at the final decision. ... More

  8. Short-term Versus Long-term Gains in Groundnut System

    Authors: Ranade, C G; Sah, D C;

    Reference No: CMA0548 Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1981

    Abstract: Helps in understanding the gains of vertical integration in a commodity system, and the long-term gains of processing versus short-term gains of marketing the commodity in original form. ... More

  9. Liberia Sugar Corporation, Inc (B)

    Authors: Desai, D K;

    Reference No: CMA0546(B) Pages: 17 Published on: 1, January, 1981

    Abstract: Narrates the events which took place from 1975 to 1977. It pertains to decision-making for mid-course corrections in the project having made substantial investment. It has the flavour of decision-making where political relations and bilateral assistance are involved. ... More

  10. Farm Budgeting: Principles and Procedures

    Authors: Singh, Gurdev;

    Reference No: CMA0574TEC Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1982

    Abstract: Conceptualizes the general principles underlying the budgeting analysis and explains the procedures for solving budgeting problems. The utility of farm budgeting technique in formulating and evaluating developmental projects for financing is highlighted. ... More

  11. Institutional Fianance for Farm Input Distribution Business

    Authors: Desai, Bhupat M;

    Reference No: CMA0567TEC Pages: 11 Published 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

  12. An Exercise in Farm Budgeting

    Authors: Singh, Gurudev;

    Reference No: CMA0573TEC Pages: 19 Published on: 1, January, 1982

    Abstract: This exercise in farm budgeting is based on actual data collected through a sample survey. The data are processed and tabulated. The idea is to train the participants in solving farm budgeting problems in the context of formulating and financing developmental projects. ... More

  13. Dharmapuri Sheep Development (Parts I & II)

    Authors: Gupta, Ranjit;

    Reference No: CMA0557 Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1982

    Abstract: During 1974, the State Bank of India started financing a sheep rearing programme, in the drought-prone Hosur Taluka of Dharmapuri district, Tamil Nadu. The project was refinanced by ARDC and its duration was five years. Considerable time and effort went into the preparation of the project. Care was taken to prepare ... More

  14. Rama Reddy's Rural Development Dilemma (A)

    Authors: Gupta, V K; Mathur, D P;

    Reference No: CMA0582(A) Pages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1983

    Abstract: Deals with the functioning of integrated cooperative structure in a geographical area, and explores the possibility of replicability of the experiences in another area under the cooperative framework. The case also examines the role that Samakya, a rural development agency, can play in promoting vertical integration in paddy processing and ... More

  15. Aggregation of Farm Analysis

    Authors: Singh, Gurudev;

    Reference No: CMA0579TEC Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1983

    Abstract: Starting with the emphasis on the need for aggregation of farm level relations this note identifies the groups of people who might need them. It is followed by the discussion on approaches to aggregation. Towards the end it recognizes the risk of aggregation bias in case of shortcuts to aggregation ... More

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