Reference No: CMA0796TECPages: 6Published 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
Reference No: CMA0784TECPages: 17Published on: 1, January, 2000
Abstract: This note first briefly discusses the new economic policies as they pertain to the agricultural sector. It then formally tests the impact of relative farm prices which these policies aim to improve and the non-price factors on both aggregate agricultural output and marketed surplus considering the Nerlovian type of Partial ... More
Reference No: CMA0794EXPages: 4Published 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
Reference No: CMA0782TECPages: 2Published on: 1, January, 2000
Abstract: This technical note is prepared with a view to share some of the new contributions agricultural growth makes in the process of economic development that more recent literature has identified and discussed. ... More
Reference No: CMA0801EXPages: 6Published 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
Reference No: CMA0789EXPages: 4Published on: 1, January, 2000
Abstract: The case depicts the situation where a seed enterprise gives its seed production programme to the farmers. Since, the farmers are reluctant to accept the offer, the Production Manager of Western India Seed Company is disturbed as he has to raise the compensation rate to lure the farmers. The case ... More
Reference No: CMA0780EXPages: 18Published on: 1, January, 2000
Abstract: This case focuses on the owner/entrepreneur's perspective of a small enterprise in a new market (dried flower exports). Currently, a large part of the business risk is borne by the importer. The supply and processing risk is borne by the entrepreneur. However, possibilities and long term strategies might require ... More
Reference No: CMA0799EXPages: 4Published 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
Reference No: F&A0460Pages: 7Published on: 16, November, 2000
Abstract: The case/exercise is aimed at the finalization of accounts. It deals with not only accounting for the usual period costs, but also with costs arising on account of contingencies. It requires the students to cull out information and organize it to get an income statement and balance sheet on ... More
Reference No: BP0255Pages: 29Published on: 5, December, 2000
Abstract: Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation Limited (GCMMF) is the sole marketing agency for the products produced by different milk co-operative member unions of the state of Gujarat and for those of other states marketing their products under the brand name of Amul. The product range is mostly milk and milk ... More
Reference No: CMA0802(A)Pages: 14Published on: 1, January, 2001
Abstract: The total market size for edible oils was estimated to be 13 million tons out of which imports amounted to about 4 million tons. This made India the largest importer of edible oils in the world. Various edible oils are consumed in India depending on the regional tastes and preferences. A differential ... More
Reference No: CMA0803Pages: 3Published on: 1, January, 2001
Abstract: The case is prepared to help farmers and agribusiness students understand the business of cultivating tomatoes and how to reap maximum profit from it. The case examines the cultivation of tomatoes by three agriculturalists and the methodologies they use to make their business profitable. The case also discusses the techniques ... More
Reference No: CMA0805Pages: 17Published on: 1, January, 2002
Abstract: Indian Food Specialties Limited (IFS) introduced tools of Food Quality Management in May 2000 in response to changing market conditions and poor profitability. Spoilage in the production process was very high and the company had incurred losses for three successive years starting from 1996-97. The company addressed quality concerns by introducing ... More
Reference No: CMA0807Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 2002
Abstract: The case focuses on understanding various quality attributes of food product such as the sensory and analytical attributes. It, further, motivates participants to identify attributes' relative importance as revealed by the consumers. This is accomplished by performing the price analysis. ... More
