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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ECC Social Value Reporting and Evaluation Framework
Essex County Council (ECC) has implemented a robust Social Value Reporting and Evaluation framework based on the Local Government Association's National TOMs method. This framework categorizes and assesses social value contributions in two parts - Value Score and Supporting Statement Score - to deri
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Examining Road Transport Services in Kenya: A Case Study for Tea Value Chain
Context and objectives of a comprehensive study conducted in Kenya to analyze the impact of road transport services on the tea value chain. The study aims to assess the contributions, challenges, and opportunities within the road transport sector and provide policy recommendations for enhancing its
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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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Understanding Polymer Degradation Processes in Chemistry
Polymer degradation involves a reduction in molecular weight due to various factors like heating, mechanical stresses, radiation, oxygen, and moisture. Two main types of degradation include chain end degradation and random degradation, each affecting the polymer structure differently. Chain end degr
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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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Cybersecurity and Supply Chain Risk Management Best Practices
Supply chain attacks pose a significant threat to software developers and suppliers by targeting source codes and build processes to distribute malware. This article discusses the importance of supply chain risk management, the various attack vectors involved, the industries at risk, and the repercu
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Understanding Free Radical Polymerization Kinetics
This lecture covers the kinetics of free radical polymerization, including initiation, propagation, termination, and kinetic chain length concepts. It explains the calculation of kinetic chain length and chain-transfer reactions. Key points include the rate equations for initiation, propagation, and
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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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Financial Services Institutions Support Value Chain Actors
Financial services institutions play a vital role in supporting various actors within the value chain, including exporters, wholesalers, banks, processors, and non-bank financial institutions. This ecosystem also involves technical training, business support, local traders, private investors, specia
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Unlocking Agricultural Sector Potential Through Value Chain Analysis
Agricultural entrepreneurship is vital for economic growth in Kenya. This academic exchange visit to the University of Nairobi highlights the importance of agripreneurship and commodity value chain analysis in maximizing the sector's potential. The key focus is on identifying, mapping, and addressin
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Rutgers Business School Supply Chain Management Curriculum Overview
Explore Rutgers Business School's innovative Supply Chain Management Curriculum designed for high schools. The curriculum focuses on Project-Based Learning (PBL) and integrates essential elements such as significant content, 21st-century skills, in-depth inquiry, and more. The program is based on th
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Introduction to Supply Chain Management
Explore the key components of supply chains, the importance of supply chain management technology, and strategies to overcome challenges. Learn about supply chain visibility, the structure of supply chains, and the three segments - upstream, internal, and downstream. Discover how organizations acces
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Enhancing Agricultural Resilience and Livelihoods in Bhutan
The Kingdom of Bhutan Commercial Agriculture and Resilient Livelihoods Enhancement Programme (CARLEP) aims to increase smallholder farmers' incomes and reduce poverty through climate-resilient agricultural production. CARLEP builds on IFAD's longstanding partnership with the Royal Government of Bhut
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Value Chain Analysis in Agribusiness: Maximizing Value Addition and Product Distribution
Explore the application of the value chain concept in agribusiness by examining input supplies, production processes, wholesalers, distributors, retailers, and consumers for various primary products such as sheep, beef cow, dairy cow, and more. Understand the value-added products, processing methods
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Integrated Value Creation in Corporate Finance
Explore the concept of integrated value creation in corporate finance, emphasizing the importance of managing for long-term value while incorporating social and environmental goals. Learn about responsible management practices that focus on creating net present value (NPV) through a balance of finan
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Innovative CPC Futures Contract Program for Agribusiness Sustainability
The Commodity Plus Carbon (CPC) Futures Contract Program integrates agricultural commodity prices with carbon valuation to incentivize good agricultural practices and reduce carbon footprint. By combining ag commodity prices with carbon reductions, CPC contracts offer hedging opportunities and incen
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Enhancing Supply Chain Insights Through Holistic Data Synthesis
Synthesizing economic data for comprehensive supply chain analysis, this talk by Krista Chan, Kevin Li, and Christian Moscardi from the U.S. Census Bureau discusses the goals, challenges, supply chain interests, data sources, and desired functionalities to present a holistic view of product supply c
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Potential Investment Opportunity in Sweet Potato and Pig Value Chains in Uganda
Silage-based diets offer a promising investment opportunity to address challenges in sweet potato and pig value chains in Uganda. The study focuses on assessing the production and utilization of sweet potato products, mapping out the value chain, estimating wastage, and identifying opportunities for
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Contract Farming in India: Enhancing Agricultural Value Chain Through Partnerships
Value addition in Indian agriculture has been low due to limited processing levels. Contract farming is emerging as a viable solution to integrate agriculture production into the global value chain, albeit with concerns about unequal bargaining power. Various forms of contract farming exist, with ex
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Utilizing Technology for Efficient Health Supply Chain Management in Pakistan During COVID-19
The USAID Global Health Supply Chain Program has supported Pakistan in leveraging its logistics management information system (LMIS) to efficiently plan and deliver critical COVID-19 supplies. Through coordination with government entities and use of various LMIS interfaces, Pakistan has enhanced dat
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Understanding the Value Chain and Supply Chain Dynamics
The value chain involves adding value through a series of activities from producer to consumer, focusing on meeting consumer demands and gaining a competitive advantage. On the other hand, the supply chain focuses on efficient and cost-effective product distribution to meet consumer needs. The prima
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Enhancing Supply Chain Security and IT Governance: An Overview
This presentation delves into the critical aspects of supply chain security and IT governance, highlighting the synchronization of IT decisions across supply chains, global supply chain concerns, the cost implications of supply chain security lapses, and the need for more research and strategic alig
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Understanding Supply Chain Management: Key Concepts and Processes
Supply chain management (SCM) involves the centralized management of goods and services flow, covering processes from raw materials to final products. By efficiently managing the supply chain, companies can reduce costs and improve product delivery. This seminar presentation explores the definition,
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Agricultural Transformation in South Sudan: Efforts Towards a Hunger-Free Nation
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, Cooperatives, and Rural Development in South Sudan is spearheading an Agricultural Transformation effort to achieve a hunger-free nation. This involves national food independence, improved health and nutrition, economic growth through agriculture, increased inc
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Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program for Building Supply Chain Resilience
The Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program aims to enhance the middle stages of the food supply chain in South Carolina by supporting processing, aggregation, and distribution of agricultural products. Funding opportunities are available for agricultural producers, processors, nonprofit organ
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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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Enhancing Supply Chain Efficiency with Quality Systems
Explore the best practices and methodologies for improving supply chain operations such as planning, sourcing, making, delivering, and returning. Discover key initiatives like E-procurement, bar coding, supplier quality assurance, and green supply chain to elevate functional excellence. Align supply
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China-Africa Supply Chain Cooperation: Challenges and Opportunities
China-Africa Supply Chain Cooperation presents both challenges and opportunities for development. The growth of China-Africa supply chain is crucial, considering Africa's participation in the global supply chain mainly focused on providing primary products. The strategic importance of this relations
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Sheep and Feed Value Chain Analysis in the Central Highlands of Ethiopia
Smallholder farmers in the central highlands of Ethiopia rely on sheep for both subsistence and income generation. This study analyzed the sheep and feed value chain, identified market dynamics, and assessed constraints and opportunities. The research area, methodology, results, and key actors in th
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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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Enhancing Nepal's Agricultural Supply Chain for Sustainable Growth
Nepal's agricultural imports, dominated by staples, edible oil, vegetables, fruits, and more, indicate the need to strengthen the agricultural supply chain. Analyzing trade indicators reveals a trade deficit and the importance of optimizing supply chain management. The country's fragmented ASC manag
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Unfair Trading Practices in the Food Industry: Overview and Impact
Unfair Trading Practices (UTPs) in the food industry pose a significant threat to smaller operators like agricultural producers and SME processors. These practices not only endanger profitability but also undermine trust in the fairness of the food supply chain, affecting stakeholders at various lev
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The Value Chain of Colorado Agriculture: A Partnership for Growth
The Value Chain of Colorado Agriculture showcases a collaborative effort between the community, university, and state to promote business-friendly practices, attract companies, enhance access to capital, strengthen the Colorado brand, educate the future workforce, and foster innovation and technolog
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