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  1. Workforce Management for Seed Production Activity

    Authors: Singh, Gurudev; Asokan, S R;

    Reference No: CMA0752TEC Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1996

    Abstract: This note emphasises the importance of and process of arriving at workforce requirements, their qualifications, recruitment, training and retention to achieve efficiency in quality seed production. ... More

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  2. Seed Production Planning

    Authors: Singh, Gurudev; Asokan, S R;

    Reference No: CMA0749TEC Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1996

    Abstract: This note discusses the need for planning seed production, the components of production planning and considerations in developing implementable plans for seed production activity for an enterprise. ... More

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  3. Recent Agricultural Performance

    Authors: Desai, Bhupat M; Namboodiri, N V;

    Reference No: CMA0729TEC Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1996

    Abstract: This note discusses the pre and post-reform performance of the agricultural sector with a view to assess the latter's strategy to depend more on (barter) terms of trade for its growth. It shows that this strategy has deteriorated the growth in non-price factors as well as in agricultural production and ... More

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  4. National Agro-Processing Enterprise Limited

    Authors: Singh, Gurudev;

    Reference No: CMA0753 Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1996

    Abstract: This case deals with the problems of procurement of raw material faced by an oilseeds processing company under the competitive environment. The competitors are medium to large private and cooperative seed enterprises. The focus is to evolve a long term strategy for procurement of adequate quantities at low cost. ... More

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  5. Fresh Fruits Processing Private Limited (FFPL)

    Authors: Bhattacharjee, Sourindra; Desai, Bhupat M;

    Reference No: CMA0757 Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1997

    Abstract: FFPL is a partnershio company floated by two groups which have complementary operations for fresh fruits marketing and processing. It perceive export opportunities for fruits to European and Middle East markets and hence approached on of the leadeip term-lending institutions for investment in fruit processing for this purpose. The case ... More

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  6. Farm Input Distribution Credit: A Case of Institutional Credit, 1998

    Authors: Namboodiri, N V; Desai, Bhupat M;

    Reference No: CMA0768 Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1998

    Abstract: This case deals with the methodology for estimating agricultural input distribution credit requirement. It also aims at examining the consistency of the existing credit portfolio for input distribution business and seeks to evolve alternative criterian for existing banking practices particularly in backward areas where PACS are defunct. It further seeks ... More

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  7. Credit or Multipurpose Primary Agricultural Cooperative Societies (PACS)

    Authors: Desai, Bhupat M; Namboodiri, N V;

    Reference No: CMA0773EX Pages: 14 Published on: 1, January, 1998

    Abstract: This case deals with the paradox that the multipurpose activities enable some PACS to be viable and utility oriented, while others are neither viable nor utility oriented. This case seeks to find out whether differences in management, infrastructure, size and nature of the operation, etc. of the two PACS, could ... More

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  8. Quality Monitoring in Soy-Meal

    Authors: Singh, Gurdev;

    Reference No: CMA0793EX Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 2000

    Abstract: The case gives some reasons for quality deterioration of soy-meal at various stages from processing to final destination. It raises the issue of why quality is needed and how could it be achieved. The focus is to improve the bottom line through quality monitoring by the soybean processing enterprise. ... More

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  9. Information System for Procurement of Basmati Paddy

    Authors: Singh, Gurdev;

    Reference No: CMA0800EX Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 2000

    Abstract: The case descries the processes followed in procurement of basmati paddy by a rice mill and current reporting system in the organization. The issue raised is to examine the existing reporting system and suggest modifications to make it yield the desired information for procurement planning in a more objective manner ... More

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  10. Farmers' Response to Price and Non-Price Factors for Various Commodity Groups and Anatomy of Inflation under New Economic Environment

    Authors: Desai, Bhupat M; Namboodiri, N V;

    Reference No: CMA0785TEC Pages: 31 Published on: 1, January, 2000

    Abstract: Considering the new economic environment this note analyses farmers' output and marketed surplus responses to barter terms of trade which is likely to change in the wake of de-protection of trade and industry, besides non-price factors for four/three major agricultural commodity group. It also, in the same context, evaluates ... More

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  11. Quality Pays for Itself

    Authors: Singh, Gurdev;

    Reference No: CMA0798EX Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 2000

    Abstract: This exercise gives some idea about what quality means and how quality can deteriorate in an agribusiness. The primary issue is to ensure procurement of quality basmati paddy for the producers and maintain its quality and produce quality products in an agro-processing enterprise. ... More

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  12. Post Harvest Operations in Paddy

    Authors: Singh, Gurdev;

    Reference No: CMA0796TEC Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 2000

    Abstract: This note describes the various post harvest operations caused from paddy in Punjab and Haryana and costs involved in those operations. It also examines the losses in quantity and quality of paddy in these operations and supports ways to avoid some losses and reduce costs. ... More

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  13. Sustaining Exports of Soy Meal

    Authors: Singh, Gurdev;

    Reference No: CMA0794EX Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 2000

    Abstract: The case is on tapping export market to soy meal by an export price. Though, Indian soy meal is superior in protein content and India is closer to consuming markets, the bottom line of the export houses has been affected due to sharp fall in international price in recent two ... More

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  14. Viability of Rubber Production

    Authors: Singh, Gurdev; Asokan, S R;

    Reference No: CMA0801EX Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 2000

    Abstract: The case highlights the growth in rubber production in India and contribution of area and yield in this growth. It states that due to fall in rubber prices in recent years its viability at farm level has become doubtful. Giving the details of annual cost structure and average yields it ... More

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  15. Macro Organization and Management Model for Implementation of Technical Change in Agriculture

    Authors: Desai, Bhupat M;

    Reference No: CMA0787TEC Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 2000

    Abstract: This note first discusses which of the three strategies of extensive farming, intensive agriculture, and seed and resource centred technical change may be chosen. Reasons for its choice are also briefly indicated, besides stating what major factors determine it. It then goes on to identify organizational and management framework for ... More

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