Agribusiness Management and Policies

Explore the world of agribusiness, from farm to market. Learn about emerging agricultural trends, entrepreneurship, ethical business practices, and the policies shaping the food industry. Understand the legal and trade landscapes impacting agriculture for a comprehensive view of this vital sector.

Agribusiness Management and Policies

1 Agribusiness- An Overview

  1. Agribusiness: Concept and Definition
  2. Scope of Agribusiness
  3. Nature of Agribusiness
  4. The Agribusiness System
  5. The Components of Agribusiness
  6. Linkages Among Sub-Systems of Agribusiness System
  7. Changing Dimensions of Agribusiness
  8. Organised Food Retailing and Value Chain Management
  9. Contract Farming
  10. Functioning of Markets
  11. Agro-processing
  12. Agribusiness Infrastructure in the Country

2 Emerging Trends in Agriculture

  1. Growing Agriculture Sector
  2. Growing Livestock Sector
  3. Growing Horticulture Sector
  4. Increasing Foodgrains Production
  5. Modern Indian Agriculture
  6. Diversification in Agriculture
  7. Agriculture Industry Interface
  8. Emerging Trends in the Food Processing Sector
  9. Support Measures for the Agriculture Sector
  10. Issues related to Trade
  11. Gender Inequality and Trade
  12. Sustainability and Trade
  13. Information Flow and Information Needs

3 Entrepreneurship Development

  1. Entrepreneur and Entrepreneurship
  2. Classification of Entrepreneurs
  3. Entrepreneurial Skills
  4. Entrepreneurial Opportunities in Agriculture
  5. Right Mindset for Entrepreneurship Development
  6. Strategy to Bring Desirable Changes in the Mind Set through Training
  7. Entrepreneurial Development
  8. Types of Entrepreneurship
  9. Corporate Entrepreneurship
  10. Preparation of Business Plan
  11. Components of Business Plan
  12. Appraisal of Business Plan
  13. Steps in Setting up an Enterprise

4 Farmer Producer Organizations

  1. Meaning of Farmer Producer Organizations
  2. Difference between Farmer Producer Organizations and Cooperatives
  3. Characteristics of Producer Company
  4. Programme Implementing Agencies
  5. Various Concepts related to FPOs and Process of Formation of FPOs
  6. Structure of FPOs and Need for FPOs
  7. Schemes for Promotion of FPOs and Progress of FPOs
  8. Constraints faced by FPOs

5 Business Ethics

  1. Nature of Business Ethics
  2. Scope of Business Ethics
  3. Need for Business Ethics
  4. Ethics in Marketing
  5. Ethics in Finance
  6. Ethics in Production and IT
  7. Ethics in Human Resource Management
  8. Measures to Solve Ethical Problems
  9. Corporate Social Responsibility
  10. Corporate Governance
  11. Whistle Blower Policy

6 An Overview of Agribusiness Policies

  1. Agriculture and Agribusiness
  2. Traditional Farming
  3. Green Revolution
  4. Development of Agribusiness
  5. Role of Policy
  6. Agricultural Policies vs. Agribusiness Policies
  7. Dimensions of Agribusiness Policy
  8. Conflicts in the Implementation of Agribusiness Policies
  9. Constraints in Agribusiness Sector in India
  10. Government Support to Food Processing and Agribusiness Sectors
  11. Improving Agribusiness Environment
  12. Indian Food Processing Industry: Current Scenario

7 Marketing and Pricing Policies

  1. Role of Agricultural Prices in the Indian Economy
  2. Role of Agricultural Marketing
  3. Evolution of Agricultural Price and Marketing Policies
  4. Impact of Agricultural Price and Marketing Policies
  5. Farm Laws
  6. Public Distribution System (PDS) and Its Role
  7. Improving the Agricultural Marketing Infrastructure
  8. Role of Information in Marketing
  9. Reforms for Improving the Agricultural Marketing and Price Policies

8 Trade Related Policies

  1. Basis of Trade between Countries
  2. UNCTAD, GATT and WTO
  3. Obligations of Countries under WTO Agreement
  4. Implications of WTO Agreement on Indian Agriculture
  5. International Movement of Agricultural Products
  6. Trade Policy of India
  7. Incentives under EXIM Policy/ Foreign Trade Policy (2015-2020)
  8. Future Outlook for International Agriculture Trade

9 Legal System of Business

  1. Introduction to Indian Legal System
  2. Mercantile or Business Law
  3. Indian Contract Act, 1872
  4. Companies Act, 2013
  5. Factories Act, 1948

10 Marketing Related Regulations

  1. The Essential Commodities Act, 1955
  2. Agricultural Produce Marketing Committee (APMC) Act
  3. Consumer Protection Act, 2019
  4. The Competition Act, 2002

11 Food Safety Standards and Regulation

  1. Concepts and Principles of Food Safety
  2. Hazards to Safe Food
  3. Food Safety and Standards Act
  4. Food Safety and Standard Rules and Regulations
  5. Integrated Approach to Food Hygiene and Safety

12 Trade Related Laws

  1. Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)
  2. Nature of Intellectual Property Rights
  3. Types of Intellectual Property Rights
  4. Quarantine Requirements for International Business
  5. Quarantine Regulation in India
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