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  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. Training Needs of Seed Growers and Organizers

    Authors: Singh, Gurudev; Asokan, S R;

    Reference No: CMA0751TEC Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1996

    Abstract: This note after describing seed growers and organizers identifies the need for their training for smooth implementation of seed production programme by a seed enterprise. The focus is to develop skills for the quality seed production. ... More

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  4. Superior Seed Enterprise Limited

    Authors: Singh, Gurudev;

    Reference No: CMA0745 Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1996

    Abstract: The case gives information on the activities of a seed company along with details of financial costs and returns from the existing business as well as from the business in future with an expansion plan proposed separately. The issues for discussion are what should be the basis for determining the ... 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. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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  11. 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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  12. Fixing Benchmark Price for Procurement

    Authors: Singh, Gurdev;

    Reference No: CMA0799EX Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 2000

    Abstract: Financing procurement needs advance budgeting which involves procurement price. Though price caries from day to day in a season, one needs some average price for budgeting exercise. This case on basmati paddy procurement gives information on average costs at farm, in mandi, and at processing plant and poses a problem ... More

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  13. Basmati Paddy Procurement Plan

    Authors: Singh, Gurdev;

    Reference No: CMA0797EX Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 2000

    Abstract: This exercise on planning procurement of agricultural produce (Basmati paddy) for processing for the commencing season, gives information on major produce markets, and about major competitors. It also gives the indices of arrivals and prices for the six identified markets over eight weeks of peak arrivals. The idea is to ... More

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  14. Procurement in Agribusiness

    Authors: Singh, Gurdev;

    Reference No: CMA0795TEC Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 2000

    Abstract: This note describes agribusiness and channels through which the produce reaches the consumers. It then discusses the procurement function undertaken by various agribusiness entities. The procurement options available and advantages and disadvantages of direct buying and purchases from secondary market are also given. It also covers fixing of price and ... More

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  15. 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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