...BUSINESS RESEARCH METHODS PROJECT REPORT ON INDIAN AGRICULTURE: FACTORS AND PRODUCTION Submitted in Partial Fulfilment of the Requirements for the degree of MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION By: Group 5 Ekta Chhotaria – G012 Aadarsh Chaudhary – G014 Dhwani Mehta – G038 Jackin Mota – G041 Snehal Naik – G044 Devalla Phani Madhav –G50 Rahul Rao – G051 Suryansh Shrimal –G59 Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies Mumbai – 400056 August 2015 INDEX Serial No. | Topic | Page No | 1 | Research problem | 3 | 2 | Abstract | 3 | 3 | Introduction | 4 | 4 | Literature Review | 4 | 5 | Research Design | 5 | 6 | Findings | 8 | 7 | Conclusion | 12 | 8 | Appendix | 12 | RESEARCH PROBLEM Reduce agricultural dependence on rainfall ABSTRACT Purpose: To determine the effect of irrigation on agricultural productivity Methodology: Scatter diagram and the regression analysis Findings: This study quantifies the incremental benefits of major factor inputs inovertime variation of agricultural performance and agricultural productivity in India. The results of our model indicate that better irrigation facilities, normal rainfall helped to improve crop output in the country. Social implications: Knowing precisely what factors impact agricultural productivity and to what extent will help the government increase farm productivity, thus reducing farmer suicides. INTRODUCTION The Indian economy has undergone structural changes...
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...What are the Legal and Business Issues for Buyers When addressing the Agriculture Conservation Easement in the State of Wisconsin? Introduction Wisconsin chapter 709 disclosures by owners of real estate highlight the issue of agriculture conservation easement. A conservation easement is a deed restriction landowners voluntarily place on their property to protect resources. Tax Incentives Through the Purchase of Agricultural Conservation Easements program, Wisconsin will provide funding to cooperating local governments or non-profit organizations to purchase easements from willing landowners. Land with an agricultural conservation easement cannot be developed for any purpose that would prevent its use for agriculture. Wisconsin provides property tax incentives, allowing donors to deduct the value of the easement from the assessed value of the property. Fair Market Value The development approach is used by appraisers to value vacant land that has the potential for development as a subdivision when that use represents the likely highest and best use of the land. The courts' treatment of the development approach is best understood against the backdrop of highest and best use jurisprudence, which reflects the tension between the recognition that the fair market value of land is often based upon its potential as well as actual uses, and the legal requirement that valuations in takings cases be based upon reasonable probabilities rather than speculation or assumption. Conclusion ...
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...practices, there is a need to augment support and extension services for agriculture. For this purpose, a scheme for setting up agriclinics and agribusiness centres by agriculture graduates has been launched by GoI with the support of NABARD. These centres will provide a package of input facilities, consultancy and other services. They will strengthen transfer of technology and extension services and also provide self employment opportunities to technically trained persons. BACKGROUND OF THE SCHEME: There are 11,900 graduates from agriculture and allied sectors passing out from agricultural universities in India. However, only 2000 are able to get employment in Government/Private sectors. Thus there remains a vast pool of around 9900 graduates in the country who can support and boost agricultural production process if viable business opportunities are provided to them. On the other hand there exists an agricultural extension system which is fast shrinking resulting in wide extension gaps between those who require improved technologies and those who generate them.Thus in the aftermath of this wide extension gap and the vast pool of unemployed agriculture pass outs remains to be tapped to provide support to the extension system and ultimately to help improve agricultural productivity. This gave birth to a unique and ambitions scheme to address the twin objectives through the agri clinic and agri business centers scheme. OBJECTIVES OF THE SCHEME: 1. To supplement the...
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...Business 604: Panama Ricky McNeal Liberty University Dr. Stephen Preacher October 5, 2012 Abstract Panama, a small country located in Central America, is very diversified in both its people and its climate. Considered to be the isthmus connecting South America to North America, Panama has played a key role in global transportation since the creation of the Panama Canal. The canal goes through the midsection of the country connecting the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, allowing for much faster sea travel. Because of its location, Panama has been heavily influenced by several countries including Colombia which they were ruled by until 1903 and the United States which played such a large role in the realization of the canal. These foreign influences can easily be found in Panama's cuisine, music, and artwork as well as all the tribes that have settled within the country. The culture and political structures of Panama as we know it today has evolved from an incredibly diverse and interesting history. Punctuality is appreciated by business people, as is giving your host enough time to plan for your arrival. Thus, you should make appointments at least one week in advance. When you meet with your Panamanian colleagues, a handshake is a normal greeting. Do not rush into a meeting with talk of business right away. Your associates are more likely interested in getting...
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...Positive and Negative Impact of Computer in Society The Social Impact of Computer in Our Society From the time of the invention of the computers to the present day, computers have met tremendous changes. Time to time incorporation of the latest technical achievement has made the use of computer easier. More and more application have been developed and almost all the areas of the professions have been computerized. Computerization is continuously becoming an important part of many organizations. Computer have proved almost all the fields whether related to numeric processing or non numeric processing or document processing in the developed countries and all the walks of life. Computers have become the part of every organization. Beneficial or Positive Impact of Computer in our Society * Any professional individual like doctors, engineers, businessmen etc. undergo a change in their style or working pattern after they get the knowledge of computer. * An individual becomes more competent to take a decisions due to the computer because all the information required to take the decision is provided by the computer on time. As a result, any individuals or institutions get success very fast. * The person working at the managerial level becomes less dependent on low level staff like clerks and accountants. Their accessibility to the information increases tremendously. This improves their working patters and efficiency, which benefit the organization and ultimately affects the...
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...EGERTON UNIVERSITY. Bachelor Of Agribusiness Managenent Rationale Students trained in this programme are to assume leading roles of public and private commerce of agricultural and food products. These organizations contribute greatly toward the economic well being of the country. Students that select the Agribusiness specialization will focus on the vertical integration of agribusiness and trade. These specializations provide students with the skills to examine domestic and global consumer interests and how they impact the demand for food and agriculture products. Students that select these specializations will have a basic foundation in business, marketing, finance, and accounting. They will specialize in marketing intelligence for agribusiness by supplementing basic marketing research with coursework that applies marketing research techniques to agribusiness. In addition, students will use marketing research techniques to provide a client with a marketing plan. The internship will provide student experience in the marketplace by applying marketing research techniques and working with clients to solve real agribusiness marketing problems. Students examine the efficient allocation of scarce resources within the country and profit maximization. They will understand both the supply and demand sides of agribusiness. Graduates can assume positions of managerial responsibilities in public and private agricultural and food-related enterprises and organizations. Programme Objectives ...
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...List of Agriculture Careers Agricultural career options go well beyond farming and ranching. If you love the idea of working with crops, animals and resources that contribute to the worldwide food supply, pursuing a career in agriculture could provide you with a rewarding and fulfilling future. Seven Types of Agricultural Careers Agriculture is big business. The industry has been around for thousands of years and, according to AgDay, approximately 22 million Americans are involved in agriculture-related industries. There are so many career possibilities, that it's easier to segment career choices by field, rather than specific jobs. 1. Agricultural Communications Agriculture is such a big business that many of the major agricultural, farming and ranching companies house departments dedicated to promoting and marketing their products. Individuals involved in agricultural communications often work as marketers, public relations experts or journalists. Common job titles include: * Market news reporter * Farm news reporter * Public relations representative * Advertising specialist * Marketing communications manager * Regional sales manager * Account manager While most of these positions will require a minimum of a bachelor's degree in business, journalism or a related field, you may be able to pursue sales jobs with limited formal education. 2. Agricultural Economics Someone has to price, broker and assess the agricultural economy from day to day and year to year...
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...land, climate, culture, farming as a business/career, and more. Agendas may entail societal norms such as eating, sleeping, working, etc. and farming schedules (i.e. what time does a farmer need to start to achieve their daily goals). Agendas could be learned through observation or societal expectations. Seasons of produce (when things are grown, what can be grown, etc.) may also be learned. Meals served are more than likely to be prepared with the fresh produce that is in season during the vacation. Also,...
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...the Department of Agriculture (DA) which was established to lead and coordinate the national agriculture and fisheries research and development (R&D) in the country. BAR is committed to consolidate, strengthen, and develop the agriculture and fisheries R&D system for the purpose of improving its effectiveness and efficiency by ensuring customer satisfaction and continuous improvement through work excellence, teamwork and networking, accountability and innovation. Mission To attain food security and reduce poverty through technology-based agriculture and fisheries sector Vision "A better life for Filipinos through excellence in agriculture and fisheries research and development" Mandate Executive Order 116, under the 1986 Freedom Constitution, created the Bureau of Agricultural Research with the mandate: "…to ensure that all agricultural research is coordinated and undertaken for maximum utility to agriculture. It shall tap farmers, farmer organizations, and research institutions, especially the State Colleges and Universities, in the conduct of research for the use of the Ministry and its clientele, particularly the farmers/fishermen and other rural workers." Further expanded and strengthened the mandate of BAR by providing leadership in enhancing, consolidating and unifying the national and regional agriculture and fisheries research and development programs of the National Research and Development System in Agriculture and Fisheries (NaRDSAF)...
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...farming activities. Excellent financial budgeting and reporting skills. Well skilled in human resources management and compliance with legislation and regulations. Good planning and production forecasting abilities. I am a 30 old man with a Bsc Agriculture, I have worked morethan seven years coordinating community farming projects with an average of 300ha per project. CAREER SUMMARY • 7 years : Agricultural Economist / Skills Development / ED and Project management experience in the agriculture and agro-dependent fields (business skills training; assessment of POE’s; assessment of employee learning ability & potential) • 3 years : Enterprise Development Consulting (Strategic management; financial management, strategic marketing plans; coaching; change management and managing diversity) BUSINESS CONSULTING SERVICES • Consulting with agribusinesses to aid commercialisation of enterprises • Setting up strategic management and marketing plans • Assisting businesses in managing change processes towards profitable production • Conduct feasibility studies for projects and enterprises • Provide financial management guidance for businesses • Initiate, manage and facilitate OD / HR Initiatives • Project/business management trainings WORK EXPERIENCE Agricultural Economist: Irrigation Development Coordinating the running of and rehabilitation of 44 irrigation schemes over 7 years. I was doing project identification and feasibility studies and recommending...
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...A Report on the Prospects and limitation of microfinance institutions in Indian farming sector Submitted to: Mr. Anup Singh (C.E.O.) Sonata Finance Private Limited 1/1 A, Rai Bahadur Ram, Charan Das Road Balrampur house, Allahabad (UP) -211002 Submitted by: Vinay Kumar Mishra MBA-Rural Development 3rd semester Govind Ballabh Pant Social Science Institute, Allahabad (A constituent Institute of University of Allahabad) Contents1 Topic name Page no. Acknowledgement 3 Executive Summary 4 Introduction 5-6 Literature Review 7-12 Objective of the study 13 About the organization 14-19 Research methodology 20 Questioner used for survey 21-25 Findings 26-31 Case studies 32-33 Conclusion 34-35 Suggestions 36-37 Summary 38 Acknowledgement 2 This evaluation study is a humble effort to understand the concept of Joint liability Group in Micro Finance Institution. The study would not have been completes without the priceless support of those involved in the study. It was essentially programme to find Prospective and limitation of microfinance institution in Indian farming sector. First, I would like to express my deepest gratitude to Mr.Anup Singh of Sonata Finance Private Limited (Allahabad) for their continual involvement in our work. I extend my highest indebtedness to Mr. Ashish Kumar Area manager. I am also thankful to other staff member of Sonata Finance Private Limited for support whenever we needed it. I...
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...It contributes 40 to 50% of GDP, about 10% of exports and provides employment to approximately two-thirds of the population. Whilst agricultural growth has significant poverty reduction effects, the sector is characterized largely by smallholders, practicing mainly subsistence agriculture. In recent years, efforts have been made to introduce mechanized farming practices, through the provision of tractors, power tillers and other agricultural tools to farming communities. Over 400 Agricultural Business Centers (ABCs) have been established under the smallholder commercialization programme and provided with appropriate support to enhance agricultural productivity and promote value addition. Domestic production of food crops especially rice, the staple food has increased in recent years but the proportion of rice imports as a percentage of total rice consumption remains high. The production of cassava and other food products, including sweet potato, poultry, small ruminants and cattle, also increased during the Agenda for Change (AFC) period 2007-2011; the production of traditional export crops such as cocoa and coffee also increased...
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...Create a Wholesale Enterprise for Gram Vikas: The business success of a social enterprise lies in the self-sustainability; however, Gram Vikas is under financial distress and is highly dependent on often-delayed government grants and decreasing donations. These situations restrict Gram Vikas’ ability to expand its societal impact, and further undermine the creation of social value to the target stakeholders. (Nicolas Pless). To make Gram Vikas more sustainable and less reliant on donor money, while not restricting the access to original funding streams such as Government grants and donations, a stand-alone profit-generating company could be set up to ensure a more steady revenue stream for Gram Vikas. This stand-alone company would complement current GV’s activities and help both GV and the villagers sustain their income revenues. Thereby proposing a wholesale enterprise that integrates the distributing process for household individual income generating activities. Business Description: Currently, GV provides skill-building activities and advices on sustainable forestry, agriculture, and livestock husbandry to ensure food security and generate additional income for the villagers. Plantation of agriculture commodities, such as cashews, pineapples, mangos, jackfruits and vegetables is highly encouraged by GV, as these crops enable a steady source of income. (p.6) On top of that, many families have started income generating activities with the loans from Self-help Groups...
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...Growth of Yuma Yuma’s County irrigation and agriculture grew over the past years. It helped Yuma expand to new places and to new people. For that to happen many people had to overcome many challenges. The Yuma Project was introduced which helped more people be aware of Yuma. With more food productions Yuma grew and because if the Yuma Project irrigation was all over Yuma to help with agriculture. As for the challenges, many things also help to deal with them like new technology. It helped change Yuma as it right now. The Yuma Project had a lot of both positive and negative effects. Some good effects that it had would have been the increase in food production. Since the Yuma Project was used to provide water to irrigate 68,091 acres in some towns. Which meant more farmland would get watered, then more crops would grow. Which would then increase the value of the farmland. More people would be getting jobs because of all the crops that are growing. Which would then increase the standards of living. For the people growing and selling it would mean an increase in income. The increase in jobs and the increase in income would mean that more people would come to get a good paying job and have a standard lifestyle. It did also have negative...
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...Corporate Social Responsibility in Agriculture sector By Mrs.Vanishree.V,MBA Abstract: As rightly said by Amartya Sen, intervention is required for the equitable distribution of wealth and improving the quality of life of the society and it must come voluntarily from the corporate houses and their top management. Thus, for a fast growing economy like India which is striding fast to become a developed country, the participation of the business houses in strengthening the economy has become indispensable.CSR is not new to India, even before CSR became a popular cause, it did exist in India. Companies like TATA and BIRLA practiced it in the form of social initiatives. In the light of the above, the paper attempts to explore the CSR initiatives and best practices of various selected Indian companies in Agricultural sector. Objective: The objective of this paper is to examine the nature and extent of corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives under taken by selected Indian companies in Agricultural sector and to study its relevance in business. Research Methodology: The research paper is an attempt of exploratory research, based on the secondary data sourced from websites, journals, magazines, articles and media reports. To study the above objectives 8 agro based companies were selected based on the CSR Report in their website. Limitations The main limitation of this paper is that this study has only focused on a small sample of Indian companies...
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