M.B.A. (Part II) (Semester IV) (CBCS) Examination, 2018
Gr. F AGRICULTURE AND CO-OPERATIVE MANAGEMENT
(Paper III)
Agricultural Production Management
Day and Date Friday, 30-11-2018 Max. Marks 70
Time 10.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.
Instructions Question No. one is compulsory.
Attempt any two from question no. two to four.
Attempt any two from question no. five to seven.
Figures to the right indicate full marks.
1. Case Study 14
More than 76% of the population in Svay Rieng province (South-East Cambodia)
are smallholder farmers. They have limited modern cultivation knowledge and
are generally hesitant to adopt new technologies unless they see clear evidence
that it works and improves yields. Most farmers do not want to invest their
money in improved agricultural inputs and their time in improved technical skills/
practices as they are not confident in their ability to sell surplus production.
In their daily farming activities, they practice traditional methods with low
productivity compared to their time, labour and money spent. As a result
vegetable production has seen little growth in terms of productivity improvement
over the past decade.
Typically farmers in Svay Rieng province only grow some traditional vegetables
in the dry season and face difficulties in the rainy season due to water control
along with limited technical know-how. The volume of local vegetables supply
fluctuates with the season and falls far short of meeting local or national market
demand.
Regular and sufficient supply cannot be guaranteed, which in turn leads to a low
interest from traders to source from the area. Even for the local and provincial
markets the majority of vegetables are being imported from Vietnam. Also, the
product type and quality does not meet the required standard, although many
buyers prefer the local vegetables as they have a better reputation due to low
use of external inputs and are claimed to have a better taste. Farmers are
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not well linked with the market in terms of market information exchange and
agricultural inputs.
CFAP has a strong relationship with farmers but lacks the capacity to provide
value added services to its member groups. CFAP is an umbrella type
organization of small rural farmer associations providing services to small rural
farmers/producers groups to contribute to poverty reduction and food security
through improvement of agricultural productivity.
Analyze the case
Identify problems
Suggest solutions to CFAP for improvement of agricultural productivity in
Cambodia.
2. Write short note (any two) 14
Causes for low agricultural productivity.
Farm Accountancy.
Production and supply of farm products.
3. Write short note (any two) 14
Capital farming.
Difference between farm and non-farm business management.
Green houses.
4. Write short note (any two) 14
Gains from technological improvement to producers and consumers.
Law of diminishing returns.
Farm Inventory.
5. In India major occupation is farming and still productivity is not as expected.
Justify the sentence with relevant causes and probable solutions to improve
productivity. 14
6. Explain in detail scope of modern agriculture. 14
7. Explain in detail types of production management decisions. 14