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University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru

University of Agricultural Sciences Bangalore, a premier institution of agricultural education and research in the country, began as a small agricultural research farm in 1899 on 30 acres of land donated by Her Excellency Maharani Kempa Nanjammanni Vani Vilasa Sannidhiyavaru, the Regent of Mysore and appointed Dr. Lehmann, German Scientist to initiate research on soil crop response with a Laboratory in the Directorate of Agriculture. Later under the initiative of the Dewan of Mysore Sir M. Vishweshwaraiah, the Mysore Agriculture Residential School was established in 1913 at Hebbal which offered Licentiate in Agriculture and later offered a diploma programme in agriculture during 1920. The School was upgraded to Agriculture Collegein 1946 which offered four year degree programs in Agriculture. The Government of Mysore headed by Sri. S. Nijalingappa, the then Chief Minister, established the University of Agricultural Sciences on the pattern of Land Grant College system of USA and the University of Agricultural Sciences Act No. 22 was passed in Legislative Assembly in 1963. Dr. Zakir Hussain, the Vice President of India inaugurated the University on 21st August 1964.

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Subject: Agricultural Business Management × Start date: 1970 × Type: Thesis × Thesis Type: Ph.D ×
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    VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS OF MINOR MILLETS- A STUDY IN TUMAKURU DISTRICT OF KARNATAKA
    (2023-01-17) ARJUMAN BANU; GANAPATHY, M. S.
    The present study is endeavored to estimate the minor millets economics, value chain analysis, technology adoption & consumer preferences of minor millets in Tumakuru district of Karnataka during 2021-22. Data was collected from a sample of 80 farmers who were millet growers and 90 secondary stakeholders comprising of 20 urban and 20 rural consumers, 20 wholesalers, 20 retailers and 10 processors. Thus the total sample constitutes 170. The compiled information was analyzed using econometric tools. The results revealed that, over the years the area under minor millets has been declining trend and high instability was observed in both area and production. The per hectare total cost of cultivation of all the six millets have been calculated and it is observed that, per hectare cost of cultivation of finger millet was worked out to be Rs. 38,128 which is higher among all the minor millets where lowest in case of barnyard millet Rs. 17,781/ha. Returns per rupee of expenditure was worked out to be more than one (ranges from Rs. 1.60 to Rs. 1.54) for all minor millets indicating the profitability of millets cultivation in rainfed area. The monthly household food expenditure among urban consumers, expenses made on groceries (38.03%) and millets (13.65%). The total food expenses made by urban consumers were Rs. 5,404 of which 13.65 per cent was made on millets which amounted to Rs.745. Improvements were suggested for primary activities are procurement of millet through government agency at MSP (80%). Whereas, under support activities are more number of processing and value addition units (84%). Hence, the study suggested the farmers to involve in value addition and get better returns rather than selling it in a raw form and Government should invest in developing high yielding varieties to increase demand thereby increases the area under millets.
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    A STUDY ON BUSINESS COMPETENCIES AND PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS OF FPO DRIVEN AGRI VALUE CHAINS IN THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH
    (University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore, 2022-12-06) PRABHAVATHI, YANDURI; SIDDAYYA
    Farmer producer organizations (FPOs) are institutions of collective action that act as an effective mechanism in empowering small holders by enhancing their access to inputs, credit, markets, leading to improvement of income levels. Despite policy and institutional support, less than 30 per cent of FPOs are prospering, creating a need for strengthening of FPOs. Thus, the present study aims to understand the relation between business competencies and financial performance of FPOs and impact of FPO membership in the state of Andhra Pradesh. Sample size includes 15 FPOs, 50 per cent of managerial team of FPOs, 150 member and 150 non-member farmers and three years (2019-2022) financial statements. Data was analysed using t-test, ANOVA, ordinal regression, probit, dummy regression, propensity score matching, financial ratios, Garette ranking. Results indicated that FPOs in study area were majorly performing agri input sales (fertilizers) followed by output aggregation. Performing of market operations and fund mobilization identified as major constraints. The major competency determinants identified were education, business exposure, experience of leadership role in CBOs and digital media exposure. Due to higher level of these determinants, business competencies of managerial team of market centric approached FPOs were higher over production centric. The financial performance analysis showed that FPOs showed better liquidity position, shift towards debt financing and poor profitability (less than 5%). FPO membership determinants identified were education, access to institutional credit, extension services, production-oriented technologies, market information behaviour, market risk attitude, female headed households and social network behaviour. Compared to non-members, FPO farmers realized average net savings of Rs. 38.83 for every Rs. 100 spent on marketing and higher net farm income of Rs.12.14 for every Rs.100 earned. Thus, the study established a positive relationship between competencies and performances mediated through business approach.