Reference No: CMA0660Pages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: It is generally assumed that contradiction developments are less severe in the developed world. The case, based on interviews with farm workers in England, provides some aspects of credit, product and labour markets in which the workers may have to operate simultaneously. The relationship of the worker with the employer ... More
Reference No: CMA0623TECPages: 52Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: Agriculture concerns practically the entire biomass-plants, animals, insects, micro-organisms. All these organic matter contain carbon and hydrogen and frequently nitrogen and phosphorous. Application of science and technology for converting the biomass in numerous products had a snowball effect on the process of industrialization and economic development. The process is already ... More
Reference No: CMA0656(A)TEC Pages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: The note provides a brief discussion of the concept of agri-business as it evolved at Harvard Business School. The social implications of the concept for the poor are illustrated with the example of vertically integrated dairy cooperatives. The issues are raised with specific reference to value addition and its distribution ... More
Reference No: CMA0617Pages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: This case is based on published data on six major agro-processing industries, viz. dairy products, fruits and vegetable products, grain products, sugar, edible oil and fats, and prepared animal feeds. These data are presented with a view to determining working capital intensity and the relative priority of these industries in ... More
Reference No: CMA0653TECPages: 9Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: It is increasingly being realized that the problems of dry region development need urgent attention if the widening regional imbalance and consequent immunization have to be contained, nay reversed. The note focuses on the issues which deserve priority in research in the eighties. The socio-ecological framework has been presented to ... More
Reference No: CMA0609Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: The case contains information on a project on dairy development in Banaskantha District of Gujarat. The scheme was prepared by the State Bank of India to provide financial help to the beneficiaries. It gives an opportunity to apply the principles of project formulation and appraisal by judging the viability of ... More
Reference No: CMA0606TECPages: 23Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: Discusses the importance of agro-processing and its relationship with agricultural and industrial sectors in the course of economic development. Provides a basis for discussing questions like why developing agro-processing industries are crucial to the economic development process of developing countries; and what could be done to accelerate their development. ... More
Reference No: CMA0590TECPages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1984
Abstract: Describes the objectives, membership, resources, eligibility, and procedures of refinance, and various data on the performance of the institution till the year it was assimilated in the newly established NABARD. ... More
Reference No: CMA0583TECPages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1984
Abstract: Includes background, objectives and coverage of the programme with organizational linkages to assist the beneficiaries under different schemes. Achievements of the programme and preliminary observations from the field are also included. ... More
Reference No: CMA0589TECPages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1984
Abstract: Gives the genesis of the establishment of NABARD, its objectives and functions, resources, and performance during the first year of operations. ... More
Reference No: CMA0579TECPages: 4Published 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
Reference No: CMA0576TECPages: 44Published on: 1, January, 1983
Abstract: This note gives a comprehensive view of the marketing environment of pesticides. It deals with production and import of pesticides, supply of pesticides, capacity utilization and pesticides formulation, demand for pesticides, marketing channels, and pesticides market studies. In addition, it gives five case studies of marketing of pesticides in five ... More
Reference No: CMA0571(B)Pages: 23Published on: 1, January, 1983
Abstract: The case is a continuation of Case (A). It explains the levels of decision-making, concerns at each level, and information flows. It raises the issues of management of information flows. ... More
