Reference No: CMA0335(A)Pages: 6Published on: 8, August, 1975
Abstract: This case describes various economic factors affecting the Sri Lanka paddy-rice system. Historical data are available on production, yield, prices, storage capacity, milling capacity, distribution arrangements. Some of the problems of the existing system are also identified. ... More
Reference No: CMA0333Pages: 5Published on: 8, August, 1975
Abstract: This case is based on a situation in Sri Lanka during 1973 where the government wanted to increase the procurement price of paddy from Rs?18 to Rs?25 per bushel. The questions raised are: 1) Could the increased procurement prices of paddy increase the supply? 2) What would be the impact of the increased ... More
Reference No: CMA0325Pages: 9Published on: 8, August, 1975
Abstract: Describes a society whose main activity was selling dried prawns in Burma. When this market closed down it was necessary to change over to freezing. Consequently, the society was not able to run on a viable basis. The case tries to answer the following questions: 1) What are the factors responsible ... More
Reference No: CMA0332Pages: 2Published on: 8, August, 1975
Abstract: The paddy marketing board had taken over the operations of a sick rice mill. The board had the option of getting paddy milled through custom hiring basis or through running the mill. Relevant costs on these two alternatives are provided. ... More
Reference No: CMA0324(A)Pages: 9Published on: 8, August, 1975
Abstract: This case is based on plans drawn up for developing fisheries in a promising area. The case can be used to identify steps involved in planning. The following issues are raised: 1) analysis of factors responsible for the present state of affairs of the society; 2) are the activities planned consistent with ... More
Reference No: CMA0330Pages: 4Published on: 8, August, 1975
Abstract: A private rice mill in Sri Lanka is operating on the custom milling basis for the Sri Lanka Paddy Marketing Board. The cost and revenue of the mill are mentioned. The case can be used to 1) determine the breakeven volume that the mill should be hling; 2) the minimum charge the ... More
Reference No: CMA0338Pages: 15Published on: 8, August, 1975
Abstract: Describes the plans developed by the Small Farmers Development Agency, Cannanore. The case can be used to illustrate the relationship between objectives the activities included in the plan. It can also be used to highlight the importance of quantitative targets for any evaluation process. ... More
Reference No: CMA0329(B)Pages: 4Published on: 8, August, 1975
Abstract: After identifying the variables influencing the marketing surplus, an attempt is made to quantify the marketable surplus available in a given region. The case provides the data needed for such an analysis. ... More
Reference No: CMA0323Pages: 19Published on: 19, August, 1975
Abstract: This case gives against of the communication processes involved in the rabi production campaign. It brings out 1) the complex administrative problems involved in planning implementing a development programme, especially in planning supplying various inputs in a coordinated manner within a specified period, 2) the role functions of functionaries operating at various ... More
Reference No: CMA0355TECPages: 5Published on: 5, September, 1975
Abstract: The note provides material to identify a borrower on the basis of returns, repayment capacity, risk-bearing ability. The use of these three criteria is particularly focused to visualize debate on developmental versus financial role of rural credit institutions. ... More
Reference No: CMA0385TEC Pages: 5Published on: 17, September, 1975
Abstract: This note outlines three main facets of the policies of the central monetary authority so as to obtain a macro-view of the financial environment for the agricultural sector. The three facets are: 1) the economic factors which are usually taken into account while formulating credit policies; 2) credit policies per se; (3) mechanism ... More
Reference No: CMA0353Pages: 17Published on: 18, September, 1975
Abstract: The case provides an illustration of the application of the area approach of financing which is widely prevalent in India. For this purpose, it uses identification of the village as a possible strategy to the area approach. It provides information for comparing the area (group) with scattered individual approaches of ... More
Reference No: CMA0378Pages: 4Published on: 27, September, 1975
Abstract: The case deals with the application of linear programming in the procurement, processing, disposal of paddy keeping in view market fluctuations of prices and storage availability. ... More
