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: CMA0767Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1998
Abstract: Modernization of paddy processing is important for higher efficiency. The case posts a problem of choosing one of the stages for a given amount of investment. It provides information to resolve this problem in the context of spread of HYVs in new areas and more enabling macro policy environment for ... More
Reference No: CMA0772EXPages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1998
Abstract: This case deals with the question of making a choice from four major agricultural input manufacturers based on their financial performance. The case also seeks rank them considering their performance at firm level and industry level. ... More
Reference No: CMA0760Pages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1997
Abstract: This case discusses a change in organizational structure of the Agricultural Finance Department of ABC Bank to highlight how it has helped in streamlining the operations. Issues such as more autonomy and decentralization, thrust, on new product development by the officials, etc. are emphasized. ... More
Reference No: CMA0757Pages: 11Published 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
Reference No: CMA0749TECPages: 5Published 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
Reference No: CMA0745Pages: 12Published 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
Reference No: CMA0755Pages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1996
Abstract: The case deals with the issues arising from the change in procurement policy towards quality of cotton for the manufacture of cloth free from specks for export market. While some cleaning of raw material is possible at the factory level, the basic parameters of quality cannot be altered. The focus ... More
Reference No: CMA0752TECPages: 2Published 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
Reference No: CMA0750TECPages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1996
Abstract: This note gives the coverage under different phases of National Seed Project. It reveals a marked shift from first two phases where the idea was to create a nationwide structure of seed organizations to revitalizing the existing structure in the third phase. ... More
Reference No: CMA0747Pages: 2Published on: 1, January, 1996
Abstract: This case describes the functioning of a cooperative which has undertaken potato seed marketing for its members. It helps the member growers in quality seed production. The relevant issues are the reasons for success of this cooperative and whether such a success is achievable for other seeds, whether the experience ... More
Reference No: CMA0744Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1996
Abstract: The case gives information on the activities of a seed enterprise along with details of its expansion plan for the coming years. The issues listed for discussion relates to the technical and financial feasibility of the proposal from a banker's point of view. ... More
Reference No: CMA0753Pages: 5Published 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
Reference No: CMA0729TECPages: 4Published 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
Reference No: CMA0751TECPages: 3Published 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