Agri-Entrepreneurship Opportunities

Authors: SB Das, Dhirendra Khare, SBR Nahatkar & D.K. Pahalwan
Publisher: Scientific Publishers
Language: English
Edition: 1st Edition, 2023
ISBN: 9789394645035
Pages: 309
Cover: Hard Bound
Dimensions: 9.30 x 6.40 x 0.90 inches
Weight: 640 grams
Book Type: Reference Book
Colour Pages: 34

This book delves into innovative entrepreneurship opportunities within agriculture, with a focus on growth in environments of risk and uncertainty. Agri-entrepreneurship is rapidly emerging as a vital field in trade and commerce, and the book showcases the experiences of both mentors and successful agri-entrepreneurs who have turned agricultural activities into profitable ventures. The book targets startups, school dropouts, farmers, mentors at incubation centers, and teachers at agricultural universities, particularly those involved in the Experiential Learning Programme.

A comprehensive blend of practical insights, case studies, and real-life experiences from successful entrepreneurs, this book provides a detailed, step-by-step guide on how to establish a successful agri-business. It covers aspects such as project formulation, financial analysis, support mechanisms, licensing, marketing, and the export of agricultural products. Topics discussed include the commercial production and marketing of bio-pesticides, bio-fertilizers, hybrid seeds, mushrooms, vegetables, flowers, fruits, herbal medicines, and more. The book also touches upon the implementation of the National Education Policy in relation to agri-entrepreneurship and outlines strategies for adapting to institutional changes, government policies, economic interventions, and technological advancements.

Table of Contents:

1. Commercial Production and Marketing of Bio-pesticides

2. Commercial Production and Marketing of Bio-fertilizers

3. Commercial Production and Marketing of Vermi-Based Products

4. Establishment of Soil Testing Laboratory

5. Commercial Production and Marketing of Hybrid Seed

6. Commercial Production and Marketing of Oyster and Button Mushroom

7. Commercial Production and Marketing of Vegetables under Hi-Tech Horticulture

8. Commercial Production and Marketing of Flowers under Hi-Tech Horticulture

9. Mass Multiplication of Citrus Saplings and its Marketing

10. Commercial Production and Marketing of Fruits

11. Establishment, Management, and Marketing in Commercial Nursery

12. Commercial Processing, Value Addition, and Marketing of Herbal Medicines

13. Commercial Production and Marketing of Bakery and Confectionary Products

14. One District One Product Policy: An Example of Madhya Pradesh

15. Development of Skill and Entrepreneurship in Freshwater Pearl Cultivation

16. Licensing, Marketing, and Export of Agri-Products

17. Project Formulation and Financial Analysis

18. Solar Dehydrated Fruits and Vegetables

19. Agri-entrepreneurship: Opportunities & Support Mechanism