Reference No: CMA0284Pages: 4Published on: 14, December, 1974
Abstract: The case brings out the interaction of the political and the administrative systems at the district level and its effect on the decisions regarding the supply of fertilizers to the farmers. ... More
Reference No: CMA0276Pages: 14Published on: 17, December, 1974
Abstract: An attempt is made to delineate areas of concern for modernization in post harvest paddy technology in India. A system approach has been followed different stages from paddy harvesting to the final availability of rice have been described in detail in order to find ways means of evolving a suitable ... More
Reference No: CMA0299TECPages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: The note deals with issues which are often discussed in terms of a false dichotomy of agriculture versus industrial development. Though economic development leads to a decline in the relative importance of the agricultural sector, it plays a crucial role in the process of developing an underdeveloped country by making ... More
Reference No: OB0009Pages: 9 Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: This case presents the dynamics of leadership operations in the research station of an agricultural university. This research station is very productive. An analysis of the dynamics indicates high achievement, power, affiliation and extension motives. Reactions of various categories of staff to the leadership are also presented. ... More
Reference No: CMA0341TEC Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: This note is meant as an exercise in applying various investment criteria to an agricultural project which was financed by a commercial bank. Additionally, it raises the issue of financing small versus rich farmers, considering their capacity to repay loans for a project like cattle development. ... More
Reference No: CMA0300Pages: 10Published on: 2, January, 1975
Abstract: Describes the regional and intra-regional organizational structure developed by the paddy marketing board for paddy and rice procurement in Sri Lanka. Organizational efficiency at regional level was studied with respect to staffing pattern, workload of the staff members, quantity of paddy and rice procured and the cost of procurement. ... More
Reference No: CMA0281Pages: 6Published on: 6, January, 1975
Abstract: This case discusses the problem of quality control and handling of paddy and suggests ways and means of improving these so as to increase production in rice industry. ... More
Reference No: CMA0285Pages: 7Published on: 6, January, 1975
Abstract: Highlights problems millers face in the procurement of paddy under the levy system where paddy is sold in the open market but millers have to sell rice at controlled prices and quality specifications to the government. Explores ways and means of meeting paddy requirements of millers making milling operations remunerative. ... More
Reference No: CMA0298TECPages: 11Published on: 25, January, 1975
Abstract: The main objective of this note is to present an overview of the agricultural sector in India during the first half of the present century. It covers three aspects: 1) place of the agricultural sector in the Indian economy (Section I), 2) agricultural production trends (Section II), 3) major features of the agricultural ... More
Reference No: CMA0297TECPages: 11Published on: 27, January, 1975
Abstract: This note is intended to serve as the basis for discussing the role of the agricultural sector in economic development of India. Information relating to various aspects of Indian agriculture is presented in seventeen tables. ... More
Reference No: CMA0316TEC Pages: 4Published on: 20, March, 1975
Abstract: The note contains a set of tables giving information on the future requirements and the past production trends of major agricultural commodities. The purpose of this information is to facilitate discussion on the role to be played by the agricultural sector in the future economic development of India. ... More
Reference No: CMA0345TECPages: 15Published on: 7, July, 1975
Abstract: This note first discusses agricultural finance in brief. It then presents 1) some concepts which are essential to appreciate the financial environment in rural India, 2) role of the financial market, 3) credit appraisal principles availability of data to apply them in India. ... More
Reference No: CMA0343TEC Pages: 3Published on: 25, July, 1975
Abstract: The note deals with the possible strategies for promotion of fertilizer sales during drought. The note outlines certain measures to promote the sale of fertilizer manufactured by IFFCO keeping in view the distribution policies economy, and in the cost structure of the organization. ... More
Reference No: CMA0340Pages: 19Published on: 2, August, 1975
Abstract: The case discusses the assessment of applications for crop loans. For this purpose, it utilizes real-world data obtained by a commercial bank from a farmer. Questions are raised about modifying the application so that technical feasibility and economic viability can be analysed better. ... More
