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CUAB 2327 Agri Technology Management

Agricultural technology, also known as agrotechnology or agtech, is revolutionizing farming practices through the application of modern scientific and technological innovations. Discover the challenges in the agricultural sector and the importance of agricultural technology in enhancing productivity

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Lecture- 5. Extension systems in India

Explore the evolution and impact of agricultural extension systems in India, including initiatives like the National Agricultural Technology Project (NATP), Agriculture Technology Management Agency (ATMA), and the National Mission on Agriculture Extension and Technology (NMAET). These programs aim t

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Agricultural Enhancement Grant Program Overview

The Agricultural Enhancement Grant Program provides funding for projects that support agricultural viability in Connecticut. Eligible applicants include municipalities, regional councils of governments, and agricultural non-profit organizations. Projects addressing specific focus areas can receive g

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Agricultural Roads Improvement Program Overview

The Agricultural Roads Improvement Program (ARIP) is a one-time grant initiative funded with $150 million to improve deteriorating Class B and weight-restricted roads hindering agricultural operations. Eligible projects must provide access to agricultural lands, involve agricultural producers, and a

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Challenges and Trends in Agricultural Valuations and Regulations

Exploring the complexities of agricultural valuations and regulations in European countries, this content delves into the diversity of agriculture across different regions. It discusses the challenges faced in understanding farmland markets, the impact of new factors like climate change, and the imp

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Understanding Agricultural Risk Management in the Face of Natural Disasters

Exploring the impact of natural disasters on agricultural economics, this content delves into the challenges faced by farmers and the approaches available for managing risks. From analyzing the Billion-Dollar Disasters in the US to discussing private and public risk management provisions, the conten

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Implementing Sensitization Workshops for Agricultural Development

This content provides a detailed guide on conducting Sensitization Workshops for agricultural development, focusing on steps, objectives, and implementation methods. The workshops aim to raise awareness, empower farmers, and enhance skills for self-reliance. Key aspects covered include sharing goals

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Overview of Agricultural Finance: Importance, Classification, and Sources

Agricultural finance is crucial for the development of agriculture, providing farmers with the necessary resources for various purposes such as purchasing inputs, managing risks, and improving land. It is classified into short-term, medium-term, and long-term credit based on loan periods, catering t

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Understanding Price Elasticity in Economics

Explore the key concepts of price elasticity in economics, including calculations, determinants, and applications. Understand the differences between price elasticity of demand and supply, learn how to calculate price elasticity, and interpret elasticity coefficients. Discover the responsiveness of

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Understanding Agricultural Credit: Definition, Need, and Classification

Agricultural credit involves obtaining money for farming activities with a promise to repay in the future. It plays a crucial role in facilitating agricultural production by providing financial resources from external sources. The definition, need, and classification of agricultural credit are explo

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Understanding Agricultural Price Policy and Its Importance

Agricultural price policy plays a crucial role in determining, regulating, and controlling prices of agricultural products. Its objectives include preventing violent price fluctuations, ensuring fair prices for farmers, and integrating prices across regions. The policy aims to provide remunerative p

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Agricultural Policy Developments in Kosovo - Progress and Challenges

The Covid-19 pandemic has posed financial stability risks in Kosovo. The agricultural sector saw positive growth in 2020, but progress in agricultural and rural development programs remains limited. Urgent measures are needed to prevent the loss of agricultural land and align legislation with EU sta

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Understanding Price Indices in Economics

Exploring the concept of price indices in economics, focusing on composite price indexes, weighted and unweighted indices, and their importance in measuring relative prices. A practical illustration using the example of tea consumption showcases how price indices help in understanding cost changes o

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Price-Output Determination Under Low-Cost Price Leadership

Economists have developed models on price-output determination under price leadership, with assumptions about leader and follower behavior. In this scenario, two firms, A and B, with equal market share and homogeneous products, navigate pricing strategies based on cost differentials. Firm A, with lo

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Understanding Linkages Between Public Expenditure Analysis and Incentive/Disincentive Analysis in Policy Development

This article explores the interconnections between public expenditure analysis, incentive/disincentive analysis, and performance and development indicators in the context of agricultural price policies. It examines how policy environments impact commodity markets and different stakeholder groups, su

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Strategies for Enhancing Agricultural Markets in India

Dr. S.P. Yadav proposes various measures to enhance agricultural marketing in India, including establishing regulated markets, developing marketing societies, improving infrastructure facilities, and ensuring timely access to credit and market information for farmers. Additional steps involve formul

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Application of Price Adjustment in Civil Works Contracts: Lessons from Nigeria

The construction industry faces challenges due to price fluctuations in construction materials, especially in countries with unstable currencies. Civil works contracts funded by the World Bank are eligible for price adjustments if the contract duration exceeds 18 months. This presentation highlights

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Small-Scale Farmer Innovation and Agricultural Biodiversity in the Context of Intellectual Property

Discussions at the WIPO International Conference on IP and Innovation for Sustainable Agriculture highlighted the crucial role of small-scale farmers in managing and developing agricultural biodiversity, which is essential for sustainable agricultural production and global food security. The session

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Understanding Agricultural Credit and Its Importance in Farming

Agricultural credit plays a crucial role in supporting farmers by providing financial assistance for various needs such as purchasing inputs, implements, managing risks, improving land, enhancing product marketing, and facing crises. Different types of agricultural credit include short-term and medi

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Understanding Weighted Price Indices in Economics

Weighted price indices are essential in economics to measure changes in prices over time. Different methods such as Laspeyre's and Paasche's price indices offer ways to calculate these indices using weighted averages. Fisher's index combines both methods to provide a comprehensive view. The weighted

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Livestock: Key Driver for Sustainable Agricultural Development

Livestock plays a crucial role in sustainable agricultural development by driving land use, consumption, and serving as a powerful engine for food systems. The focus on livestock is essential for exploring pathways towards Sustainable Agricultural Development (SAD) and addressing challenges related

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Supporting Agricultural Cooperatives Development Project

This European Union-funded project, implemented by CARE and MEDF, aims to enhance productivity and competitiveness in the agricultural sector by fostering cooperation and market competitiveness among farmers through the establishment and growth of agricultural cooperatives. Key activities include re

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A Vision for Excellence in Agricultural Education, Communications, and Leadership

Dr. Jonathan Ulmer, a Professor of Agricultural Education at Kansas State University, envisions creating a world-class department focused on excellence in agricultural education, communications, and leadership. With comprehensive experience in academia and agricultural education, the department offe

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Price Index Session VII - Designing Price Data Collection System

This session delves into the process of designing a price data collection system, focusing on product specification, setting norms for item substitution, outlet selection, determining frequency and timing, method of data collection, treatment of seasonal products, quality adjustment, and dealing wit

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Understanding Price Determination in Livestock Economics and Marketing

Price determination under perfect competition involves the interaction of demand and supply curves to reach equilibrium, where the quantity demanded and supplied are balanced at an equilibrium price. In perfect competition, price is determined at the point where demand and supply intersect. Demand v

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Uganda Bureau of Statistics Producer Price Index - Agriculture Overview

The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) produces and disseminates the Producer Price Index Agriculture to show the farm-gate prices received by farmers for primary agricultural products. The index is used by various stakeholders for policy-making and decision-making purposes. It covers key agricultur

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Understanding Elasticity of Demand in Microeconomics

Elasticity of demand in microeconomics explores the qualitative and quantitative relationships between demand and price. It examines how changes in various factors affect consumer behavior and demand for goods and services. Factors such as price, consumer income, prices of related commodities, numbe

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Understanding Price Index: Issues and Concepts

Price indices play a crucial role in measuring changes in prices of goods and services. This presentation covers the construction of price indices, defining purposes, selecting base periods, assigning weights, and more. Explore the purpose, scope, and coverage of price indices as measures of inflati

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The Role of Farmers in Indian Agricultural Policy Evolution

The historical evolution of Indian agricultural policies, from the 1950s to the present, reflects a shift in focus from infrastructural development to a technocratic approach. There has been a policy vacuum regarding the direct impact on farmers, with limited coverage of price support and increasing

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Supporting Access to Agricultural Insurance Through Regulation and Supervision

Enhancing wider access to index-based agricultural insurance is crucial in Africa due to the significant risks faced in the agricultural sector. This presentation by Dr. Grace Muradzikwa, Commissioner of Insurance, Pension, and Provident Funds, highlights the role of regulation and supervision in ad

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Constructing Price Index: General Procedure and Aggregation

The process of constructing a price index involves various steps such as computation of price relatives, aggregation at different levels, selection of base period, and designing data collection methods. Weighted arithmetic mean and simple ratio calculations are used in aggregating price indices. A t

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Understanding Price Elasticity of Demand in Economics

Price elasticity of demand is a crucial concept in economics that measures how much the quantity demanded of a good changes in response to a change in its price. Factors influencing own-price elasticity, cross-price elasticity, income elasticity, and supply elasticity are explained and illustrated u

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Understanding Elasticity in Economics

Elasticity in economics refers to the responsiveness of demand to price changes. A more elastic curve results in larger quantity changes for small price changes, while a less elastic curve requires larger price changes to affect quantity consumed. The elasticity of demand can be measured by calculat

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Understanding Price Elasticity of Supply in Economics

Price elasticity of supply measures how much the quantity supplied responds to changes in price. It can be inelastic (quantity supplied responds slightly), elastic (quantity supplied responds substantially), or unit-elastic (price elasticity of supply equals 1). Various determinants like the passage

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Understanding Degrees of Elasticity of Demand

Elasticity of demand refers to the responsiveness of quantity demanded to changes in price. Perfectly elastic demand occurs when there is an infinite demand at a particular price and demand becomes zero with a slight rise in price. Conversely, perfectly inelastic demand occurs when there is no chang

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Changes to Price Adjustment Provisions in Construction Management

The content discusses changes in price adjustment provisions for asphalt binder indices, bid indices, and bituminous price adjustment. It covers the removal of standard specifications, the use of specific binder types, and the application of price adjustments on a contract basis. The focus is on usi

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Agricultural Census by Turkish Statistical Institute

The Turkish Statistical Institute conducts agricultural censuses to collect data on agriculture's structure, land use, irrigation, livestock, and other agricultural aspects. Through surveys and studies, the institute aims to provide essential agricultural data, facilitate comparisons, and update fra

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Challenges in Formulating Agricultural Extension Policy

Establishing effective agricultural extension services faces challenges due to lack of realistic policies and unstable frameworks. The importance of extension policy is recognized for addressing changing agricultural sector needs and ensuring coordination. Formulating a sound extension policy involv

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Understanding Price Discrimination in Monopoly Markets

Price discrimination under monopoly occurs when businesses charge different prices to different consumer groups for the same product or service. Conditions for price discrimination include monopoly power, market segmentation, ability to separate consumer groups, and prevention of resale. Examples of

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Understanding Agricultural Commodities Price Volatility and Food Security

Explore the long-term lessons on agricultural commodities price volatility and food security from a session by Amar Bhattacharya at the G-20 Conference. The content delves into differential impacts of agricultural price developments, coping with short-term volatility, and the imperative to revitaliz

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