agribusiness management
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CHH. SHAHU INSTITUTE OF BUSINESS EDUCATION AND RESEARCH, KOLHAPUR.(AN AUTONOMOUS INSTITUTE)
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
I. DURATION :The degree of M.B.A. shall be full time course and its duration shall be of Two Years. The course consists of Six Trimesters. The
examination to be held in the First, Second and Third Trimester will be called Part – I (First Year) and the examination to be held in the Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Trimester will be called Part – II (Second Year).
If a candidate fails to clear all the theory papers and project report within Six years of his/her registration, the past performance will stand automatically nullified.
If a candidate discontinues any of the terms ( i.e. Trimester – I to VI ) on any account, he/she will be allowed to complete the incompleted terms in the subsequent years subject to the condition that it is within the stipulated time duration of Six years.
In addition to the above, once a student’s term (Trimester) is granted, he/she shall be allowed to appear and pass in any of the subsequent examinations held, provided the examinations are within the stipulated period of Six years.
In case the term (Trimester) is not granted the student has to seek fresh admission in the next year and complete the term and pass the examination. This too within Six years of his/her registration.
Course Completion with Break in Between :A student who has passed M.B.A. – I and is seeking admission to M.B.A. – II after a long gap (Provided the gap lies within the
stipulated duration of Six years) should complete the course syllabus which is in existence at the time he has sought the admission for the academic year. II. ASSESSMENT:
Taking into consideration the UGC and AICTE requirements, SIBER has adopted “Credit Grade Based Performance Assessment System” (CGPA). Each paper is of 100 marks and contact hours for each paper is 30. One credit is allotted to 15 contact hours. All papers are considered as Full credit papers i.e. Two credits are allotted to each paper. Practical of 50 marks are considered as half credit i.e. one credit is allotted to each practical. 1. For the paper of 100 marks. The distribution of the marks will be as follows –
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i) Internal Marks i.e. Concurrent evaluation - 30 Marks ii) External Marks i.e. End examination - 70 marks
Breakup of Internal Marks i.e. Concurrent evaluation - 30 Marks Class Attendance - 10 marks. Class Assignment / Class Test / Quiz/ Any Other- 20 marks
Each student is expected to appear for a minimum TWO Class Assignments / Class Tests / Quizes. Finally average marks of Class Assignment / Class Test / Quiz will be considered. The class assignments / Class tests / Quizes assessed by the teachers be shown to the students and their signature will be obtained.
2. For the Project Work of 100 marks, the distribution of the marks will be as follows – i) Internal Examiner - 50 Marks
ii) External Examiner - 50 Marks.3. The assessment of papers will be done by an Internal and External examiner. A difference of more than 20% in the marks awarded
by these examiners would necessitate the valuation of the paper by Third examiner. The ‘nearest’ marks will be considered for determining the average mark of such papers.
4. The examiners should submit the marks on separate sheets supplied to them. No marks should be entered directly in the inside pages of the answer book.
5. Once the Student passes in the internal marks ( Concurrent evaluation out of 30) and the record is submitted to the examination department, it should be carried forward whenever required.
6. Students who fail in the internal marks ( Concurrent evaluation out of 30) should reappear for the same, then only the revised marks will be considered for further calculation.
III. STANDARD OF PASSING:1. In order to pass in a paper/head, a candidate will have to obtain 50% in the internal marks (Concurrent evaluation), 40% marks in
theory, and a minimum of 50% of the marks in aggregate in each paper head.
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2. To pass the M.B.A. examination, a candidate will have to pass in all Six Trimester in Two Parts i.e. Part – I (Trimester – I to III) and Part – II (Trimester – IV to VI )
3. To pass the Project work / Seminar course papers a candidate must obtain a minimum of 50% of the total marks. If a candidate fails in the seminar / project report and its viva-voce, he/she will be required to join the particular seminar / project report and its viva-voce as a fresh candidate in the subsequent year.
4. A candidate from the first year M.B.A. will be eligible to proceed to the trimester IV, if he/she is not having more than 4 (four) papers backlog of the First Year (that is Trimester – I, II and III).
5. Trimester Performance Index (TPI) will be as follows.
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Grading System :There shall be numerical marking for each course, which will be placed into credits. Each subject is classified as a major or
minor. The major and minor subjects will be given 2 and 1 credits respectively. Full Credit + Full Credit 200 Marks
Grade Table for ExaminationMarks
ObtainedLetter Grade Grade Point Description of
Performance191 – 200 S+ 10.0 SUPER180 – 190 S 9.0171 – 180 E+ 8.5 Exemplary161 – 170 E 8.0151 – 160 O+ 7.5 Outstanding141 – 150 O 7.0131 – 140 A+ 6.5 Good121 – 130 A 6.0111 – 120 B+ 5.5 Average101 – 110 B 5.0
-- X 0.0 Defaulter-- XX --- Incomplete
Full Credit 100 Marks
Grade Table for Trimester/Semester ExaminationMarks
ObtainedLetter Grade Grade Point Description of
Performance96-100 S+ 10.0 SUPER91-95 S 9.086-90 E+ 8.5 Exemplary81-85 E 8.076-80 O+ 7.5 Outstanding71-75 O 7.066-70 A+ 6.5 Good61-65 A 6.056-60 B+ 5.5 Average50-55 B 5.0
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-- X 0.0 Defaulter-- XX --- Incomplete
Half Credit 50 Marks
Grade Table for Trimester/Semester ExaminationMarks
ObtainedLetter Grade Grade Point Description of
Performance48-50 S+ 10.0 SUPER46-47 S 9.043-45 E+ 8.5 Exemplary41-42 E 8.038-40 O+ 7.5 Outstanding36-37 O 7.033-35 A+ 6.5 Good31-32 A 6.028-30 B+ 5.5 Average25-27 B 5.0
-- X 0.0 Defaulter-- XX --- Incomplete
6. Final Result : For the final result of the student Cumulative Performance Index (CPI) based on total earned credits vis-à-vis total earned grade points shall be calculated will be as follows.
Total earned grade points / Total credits 100
ResultCPI Final Grade Classification of Final
Result.9.6-10.0 S+ SUPER9.1--9.5 S8.6-9.0 E+ Exemplary8.1-8.5 E7.6-8.0 O+ Outstanding7.1-7.5 O6.6-7.0 A+ Good6.1-6.5 A
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5.6-6.0 B+ Average5.0-5.5 B
Note: An aggregate of 5.0 credit points are required to pass the MBA program.
IV. CALCULATION OF PERFORMANCE INDICES: A distinction of the performance of one student from the other student is rather impossible to carry out from the grades obtained
by a student in all the courses taken by him in a Trimester/year. Hence, the evaluation of various courses is cumulated in two performance indices termed as Trimester performance index (TPI) and cumulative performance index (CPI)the explanation of which is given below:
Trimester Performance Index (TPI):The performance of a student in a Trimester is indicated by a number called Trimester Performance Index (TPI). (TPI) is the
weighted average of all the grade points obtained by him in all the courses registered during the Trimester r. If Gi is a grade with numerical equivalent as Gi obtained by a student for the course with credit Ci then, TPI for that Trimester is calculated using formula.
C1 g
1TPI =
11
C1
11
Where summation is for all the courses registered by a student in that Trimester. TPI is calculated to two decimal places and rounded off. TPI once calculated shall be modified. Generally, for the students failed in regular examinations TPI is calculated only after the declaration of re-examination grades.
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Cumulative Performance Index (CPI):An up-to-date assessment of the overall performance of a student from the first Trimester till completion of the programme is
obtained by calculating an index called as Cumulative Performance Index (CPI). The CPI is weighted average of the grade points obtained in all the courses registered by a student since the first Trimester of the programme. C1 g 1
CPI = 11
C1
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Besides TPI, CPI is also calculated at the end of every semester upto two decimal places and is rounded off. It is necessary to ensure that one course appears only once in calculation of CPI and the denominator in above equation does not exceed the total number of credits registered by him.
Initially there is certain trepidation in the minds of students and there are some difficulties in understanding the mechanics of this system. Therefore, it was decided that for the first year of implementation, on the mark sheets, both, the marks and the grade points and credits should be shown. V. GRACE MARKS UNDER DIFFERENT ORDINANCE.
S.O. No. 1:-Grace Marks for Passing in each head of Passing (Theory/Practical/ Oral/ Sessional/External/Internal) The Examinee shall be given the benefit of grace marks only for passing in each head of Passing
(Theory/Practical/Oral/Sessional/ in External Internal examination as follows.
Head of Passing Grace MarksUpto -50 2051-100 3101-150 4151-200 5201-250 6251-300 7301-350 8351-400 9
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Provided that the benefit of such gracing marks in different heads of passing shall not exceed 1% of the aggregate marks in that examination.
Provided further that the benefit of gracing of Marks under this Ordinance shall be applicable only if the candidate passes the entire examination of Trimester/year.
Provided further that this gracing is concurrent with the rules and guidelines of Professional statutory bodies at the All India level such as AICTE, MCI, Bar Council, CCIM,CCIII. NCTE, UGC etc
S.O. No. 2:- Grace Marks for getting higher ClassA Candidate who passes in all the subjects and heads of passing in the examination without the benefit of either gracing or
condonation rules and whose total number of Marks falls short for securing Higher Class of Grade by marks not more than 1% of the aggregate marks of that examination or upto 10 marks, whichever is less, shall be given the required marks to get the next higher class of grade as the case may be.
Provided that benefits of above mentioned grace marks shall not be given, if the candidate fails to secure necessary passing marks in the aggregate head of passing also, if prescribed in the examination concerned.
Provided further that the benefits of above mentioned grace marks shall be given to the candidate for such examination/s only for which provision of award of class has been prescribed. Provided further that this gracing is concurrent with the rules and guidelines of Professional statutory bodies at the All India level such as AICTE, MCI, Bar Council, CCIM,CCIII. NCTE, UGC etc.
S.O. No. 3 Condonation If a candidate fails in only one head of passing, having passed in all other heads of passing, his/her deficiency of marks in such head of passing may be condoned by not more than 1% at the aggregate marks of the examination or 10% of the total Number of marks of that of passing in which he/she is failing whichever is less. However condonation, whether in one head of passing or aggregate head of passing be restricted to maximum upto 10 marks only.
Condonation of deficiency of marks be shown in the statement of Marks in the form of asterisk and Ordinance number
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Provided further that this gracing is concurrent with the rules and guidelines of Professional statutory bodies at the All India level such as AICTE, MCI, Bar Council, CCIM,CCIII. NCTE, UGC etc.
VI VERIFICATION OF MARKS (Only Theory Papers)Candidates who feel that the marks secured by them are less than their expectations, shall be allowed to apply for the verification
of marks by paying the requisite fee of Rs.100/- per paper (Only Theory papers), A candidate shall apply for verification within 7 days from the declaration of the result. This facility will be available only for
maximum of three papers of that particular examination only. VII BACKLOG:1. A candidate will be permitted to proceed to the second and third trimester even though he/she fails in one or more subjects either
of the first trimester or second trimester or both.2. The students who have a backlog of not more than four papers in the First year examination will be eligible to be admitted to the
Second year (IVth Trimester) of M.B.A.3. A candidate will be permitted to proceed to the Fifth and Six Trimester even though he/she fails in one or more subjects either of
the Fourth trimester or Fifth trimester or both respectively.Structure of M.B.A.
TRIMESTER – I Sr.No
.Title of the Paper Credit Point
sHours Marks
T-1.1 Global Business Communication Full 2 30 100T-1.2 Human Resource Management-I Full 2 30 100T-1.3 IT for Managers-I Full 2 30 100T-1.4 Management Accounting-I Full 2 30 100T-1.5 Managerial Economics-I Full 2 30 100T-1.6 Organizational Behaviour-I Full 2 30 100T-1.7 Quantitative Techniques-I Full 2 30 100T-1.8 Theory & Practice of Modern Business Full 2 30 100
IT – Practical Half 1 15 50 TOTAL 17 255 850
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TRIMESTER – II Sr.No
.Title of the Paper Credit Points Hours Marks
T-2.1 Business Laws-I Full 2 30 100T-2.2 Financial Management-I Full 2 30 100T-2.3 Human Resource Management-II Full 2 30 100T-2.4 Management Accounting-II Full 2 30 100T-2.5 Managerial Economics-II Full 2 30 100T-2.6 Marketing Management-I Full 2 30 100T-2.7 Operations Management-I Full 2 30 100T-2.8 Organizational Behaviour-II Full 2 30 100
TOTAL 16 240 800
TRIMESTER – III Sr.No
.Title of the Paper Credit Point
sHours Marks
T-3.1 Business Laws-II Full 2 30 100T-3.2 Financial Management-II Full 2 30 100T-3.3 Indian Social & Political Environment Full 2 30 100T-3.4 IT for Managers-II Full 2 30 100T-3.5 Marketing Management-II Full 2 30 100T-3.6 Operations Management-II Full 2 30 100T-3.7 Quantitative Techniques-II Full 2 30 100T-3.8 Research Methods in Management Full 2 30 100
IT – Practical Half 1 15 50 TOTAL 17 255 850
Total of Ist Year 50 750 2500
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TRIMESTER – IVSr.No
.Title of the Paper Credit Point
sHours Marks
T-4.1 Business Strategies-I Full 2 30 100T-4.2 Indian Economic Environment Full 2 30 100T-4.3 Operations Research-I Full 2 30 100T-4.4 Organizational Change & Development Full 2 30 100T-4.5 Project Management Full 2 30 100
TRIMESTER –VSr.No. Title of the Paper Credit Points Hour
sMarks
T-5.1 Agri-Business & Co-operative Management Full 2 30 100T-5.2 Information Systems for Management Full 2 30 100T-5.3 International Business Environment Full 2 30 100T-5.4 International Finance Full 2 30 100T-5.5 Operations Research-II Full 2 30 100
TRIMESTER – VISr.No. Title of the Paper Credit Points Hours MarksT-6.1 Business Strategies-II Full 2 30 100T-6.2 Business Communications at Work Full 2 30 100T-6.3 Business Ethics Full 2 30 100T-6.4 Entrepreneurship Development Full 2 30 100T-6.5 Environment Management Full 2 30 100
Total of Compulsory Subjects 30 450 1500
Elective Papers
Marketing Area :
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Sr.No. Title of the Paper Credit Points Hours
Marks
M-I RETAIL Management, Customer Relationship Management & Direct Marketing
Full 2 30 100
M-II Marketing Research & Financial Aspects of Marketing
Full 2 30 100
M-III Integrated Marketing Communications & Brand Management
Full 2 30 100
M-IV Global Marketing; Service Marketing & B2B Marketing
Full 2 30 100
Finance Area :Sr.No. Title of the Paper Credit Points Hours Marks
F-I Financial Institution and Merchant Banking Full 2 30 100F-II Investment Analysis & Portfolio
ManagementFull 2 30 100
F-III Management Accounting & Control System Full 2 30 100F-IV Project Appraisal and Financing Full 2 30 100
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Human Resource Area :Sr.No. Title of the Paper Credit Points Hour
sMarks
HR-I HUMAN Resource Development Full 2 30 100HR-II Maintaining and Retaining HR Full 2 30 100HR-III International Perspectives of HRM Full 2 30 100HR-IV Strategic HRM Full 2 30 100
Production Area :Sr.No. Title of the Paper Credit Points Hour
sMarks
S-I PROJECT Estimation and Management Full 2 30 100S-II Software Engineering Full 2 30 100S-III Information System Audit and Control Full 2 30 100S-IV Enterprise Resource Planning Full 2 30 100
System Area :Sr.No. Title of the Paper Credit Points Hour
sMarks
S-I Project Estimation and Management Full 2 30 100S-II Software Engineering Full 2 30 100S-III Information System Audit and Control Full 2 30 100S-IV Enterprise Resource Planning Full 2 30 100
Agri-Business Area :Sr.No. Title of the Paper Credit Points Hour
sMarks
A-I Agro-Based Industries & Rural Industrialization
Full 2 30 100
A-II Agri-Business Environment Full 2 30 100A-III Rural and Agricultural Marketing Full 2 30 100A-IV Agricultural Production Management Full 2 30 100
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Total of Elective Papers of IV, V & VI Trimester 16 240 800
Project Work :Sr.No. Title of the Paper Credit Points Hour
sMark
s
Project Work Full 460
Days Traini
ng200
Total of MBA-II 50
690+60
Days Training
2500
Total of MBA Program 100
1440+60 Days Training
5000
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MBA – II YEAR SYLLABUS AGRI-BUSINESS AREA
MBA – II A I - Agro-Based Industries And Rural Industrialization
(Under Revised Structure 2009-10)
Objectives: The Objective Of This Course Is Two Fold:a) To Gain Insight And Practical Knowledge Of The Functioning Of Agro-Based Industries And Rural Industries.b) To Develop The Skills For Conducting Swot Analysis Of Selected Agro-Based And Rural Industries
Course Structure:
This Paper Will Be Conducted As A Full Project Cum Seminar Course. Students Will Be Deputed To An Organisation, Such As Agro-Processing Co-Operative Or An Industry. The Course Co-Ordinators Will Help The Students For Selecting The Organisation And Guide Them. The Students Are Expected To Study The Entire Modus-Operandi Of The Organisation, Conduct SWOT Analysis And Prepare A Detailed Report. The Report Should Be presented as a Seminar Activity before the Expert’s Panel. The Evaluation Would Be Done As Per Following Marks Distribution.
Sr.No. Evaluation Head Marks1 Project Report 402 Project Presentation 203 Class Assignment 204 Class Participation 105 Attendance 10
Organizations To Be Considered:- Cooperative Sugar Factory- Cooperative Spinning Mill- Dairy Cooperatives
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- Flori Culture- Khadi And Village Industries- Handloom Industries- Handicrafts- Sericultural
Note:1. Case Studies On Each Of The Aspects Mentioned In The Syllabus Should Be Discussed.2. Video Cassettes, CDs And Documentary Films Should Be Exhibited
AGRI-BUSINESS AREAMBA – II
A -II Agri-Business Environment (Under Revised Structure 2009-10)
Objective:The Objective Of This Course Is To Make The Student Understand The Environment Related To Agri-Business.
Unit 1: IntroductionScope Nature And Significance Of Agriculture Business
Unit 2: Rural-Urban Organisation And Industrial PatternDecentralized Industries – Small And Medium Scale Industries – Choice Of Rural, Agro Based Industries – Issues In The Size And Location Of Industries – Appropriate Technology And Issues In The Transfer Of Technology.
Unit 3: Agro-Processing Cooperative And Issues In Agro-ProcessingIndustries: Cooperative Sugar Industries – Cooperative Spinning Mills – Dairy Cooperatives – Issues In Product Development, Pricing, Quality Marketing And Supporting Orgnisations.
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Unit 4: International Organisation Impacting Agri-BusinessIMF-IBRD-IDA-IFC-GATT-UNCTAD-WTO Organisations And Their Functions – World Trade Agreements – Trade Liberalization – Import Export Procedures – Strategies Of Exports For Agro-Based Industries.
Note:1. Case Studies On Each Of The Aspects Mentioned In The Syllabus Should Be Discussed.2. Video Cassettes, Cds And Documentary Films Should Be Exhibited
References:1. Acharya S.S. And Agrawal N.L, “Agricultural Marketing In India”2. Dasgupta S., “Diffusion Of Agricultural Innovation In Village India”3. Desai Vasant, “Rural Development”4. Dholkia R.H. And Iyengar, “Planning For Rural Development Issues And Case Studies”5. Salvatore D., “International Economics”6. Laxmi Narain, “Export Management”7. Bhanushali S.G. And Pujari A.G., “Chaining Prospectives In Indian Agriculture”
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AGRI-BUSINESS AREAMBA – II
A- III : Rural And Agricultural Marketing(Under Revised Structure 2009-10)
Objective:The Objective Of This Course Is To Provide Students With An Opportunity To Understand :a) The Theoretical Concepts Pertaining To Rural Marketing b) The Strategies To Be Developed While Targeting Rural Markets.c) Exposure To The Functioning Of Indian Rural Markets.
Unit 1: Introduction To Rural MarketingDefinition – Classification And Characteristics Of Rural Marketing – Problems And Constraints In Rural Marketing – Marketing Functions And Services – Marketing Institutions And Marketing Support Services.
Unit 2 : Rural Consumer BehaviourProfile Of Rural Consumer – Classification Of Rural Consumers – Rural Consumer Buying Behavior – Major . Forces Influencing Rural Consumer Behavior.
Unit 3 : Rural Segmentation StrategyConcept Of Rural Segmentation – Rural Segmentation Procedure – Market Targeting And Positioning For Rural Markets In India.
Unit 4: Rural Marketing Planning And Strategy DevelopmentPlanning For Rural Marketing – Strategic Issues In Rural Marketing.
Unit 5: Marketing Mix For Rural Marketing Rural Product Strategy – Rural Pricing Strategy – Rural Distribution Strategy – Rural Promotion Strategy
Unit 6: Agricultural Marketing In India.Marketing Of Agricultural Products, Agricultural Marketing Process - Markets And Classification Of Markets – Methods Of Sales – Marketing Agencies.
Unit 7: Marketing of Agricultural Inputs – Fertilisers; Seeds; Agrochemicals; Tractors; Farm Equipments; Irrigation Equipments and Animal Feed
Note:1. Case Studies On Each Of The Aspects Mentioned In The Syllabus Should Be Discussed.2. Video Cassettes, Cds And Documentary Films Should Be Exhibited
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Practical Assignment, Presentation By The Students.
References:1) Ramkishan Y. (2004): New Perspectives In Rural And Agricultural Marketing, Jaico Publishing House, 2nd Edition 2) Sarwade W.K. (2006) : Agricultural Marketing – Vatsala Baliram Prakashan Kendra, Mumbai3) Abbott J.C.; Makcham J.P. (1992): Agricultural Economics And Marketing In The Tropics. Elbs With Longman, 2nd Edition.4) Singh G.N.; Singh D.S., Singh R.I : Agricultural Marketing In India, Analysis Planning And Development. Chugh Publications, Allahabad5) Rajagopal (1993) : Indian Rural Marketing, Rawat Publication.6) Kamat M.; Krishnamurty R. (2003): Rural Marketing, Himalaya 7) Habeeb-ur-Rahman K.S. (2003), Rural Marketing In India; Himalaya8) Gopalswamy T.P. (2006): Rural Marketing: Environment Problems and Strategies, Vikas9) Verma S.B; Jiloka S.K. (2006): Rural Agricultural and Marketing, Deep and Deep
AGRI-BUSINESS AREAMBA – II
A – IV: Agricultural Production Management(Under Revised Structure 2009-10)
Unit 1: Fundamentals Of Farm Management Scope Of Modern Agriculture, Special Features Of Agricultural And Industrial Production. Difference Between Farm And Non-Farm Business Management
Unit 2 : Farm Production Systems And Management Functions Peasants, Proprietorship, Cooperative Farming, Capital Farming, Corporate Farming, Land Tenure Systems And Agricultural Production Management.
Unit 3 : Farm Technology Effects Of New Technology, Management And Technology Change, Gains From Technological Improvement To Producers And Consumers, Mechanism And Automation, Green Houses.
Unit 4: Issues In Farm Management Size-Productivity Debate, Measurement Of Farm Efficiency, Irrigation Management, Production Planning-Specialisation And Diversification.
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Note:1. Case Studies On Each Of The Aspects Mentioned In The Syllabus Should Be Discussed.2. Video Cassettes, Cds And Documentary Films Should Be Exhibited
References:1) Robertson C.A. – Abn Introduction To Agricultural Production Economics And Farm Management – Tata Mcgraw Hill 2) Heady, Earl. O And Jensen Herald R. – Farm Management Economics – Prentice Hall 3) Barnard C.S. And Nix J.S. – Fam Planning And Control 4) Blake C.D. – Fundamentals Of Modern Agriculture 5) Sadhu And Singh – Fundamentals Of Agriculture 6) Agrawal A.N. – Indian Agriculture 7) Sharma A.N. And Sharma V.K. – Elements Of Farm Management
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