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Input management in dairy co-operatives of Ollukkara block
(Department of Co- operative Management, College of Co- operation, Banking and Management,Vellanikkara, 1994) George Thomas; Mani, K P
The study entitles input Management in Dairy Co-operatives of Ollukkara Block was undertaken to examine the input management of dairy co operatives, identify the farmers preference for input services, and identify the problems as also constraints in input management by dairy co operatives. Three Anand pattern dairy co operatives, falling respectively in the classes of well performing societies satisfactorily performing societies and poorly performing societies, were selected from Ollukkara block of Thrissur district. Thirty farmers each were drawn at random from these societies for gathering primary data. While the primary data were collected in 1993, the secondary data pertain to a nine year period from 1984. Simple averages, percentages, tabular method, priority index, satisfaction index and direct reporting comprised the methodology. The supply of concentrate cattle feed was the major input service in the sample societies. Despite this, about 80 per cent of the estimated demand for feed was met by the private sector. The societies too depended more on the private sector for procuring feed, thanks to the inadequate production and irregular supply of feed by the co operative union. The farmers were less satisfied over this input service because of reasons like un preferred brands supplied, quality deterioration, stock out situations, inconvenient time schedule for feed supply, non availability of feed in small lots etc. But as regards price, and mode of payment, they were satisfied. Private traders outdid the societies on preferred brand, brand choice, continuous supply of feed, supply in small quantities and at convenient time. Only 56 per cent of the farmers were aware of the provision of veterinary service, and 31 per cent alone availed of the service. Mismatch between need and time of service, procedural complexities, irregularity of doctors, difficulty in bringing animals to societies etc. deterred farmers from using thi service. Supply of fodder seeds too did not yield much response from farmers because of scarcity of land, poor crop, higher crop etc., besides the abundance of natural fodder. The input management is to be made efficient by improving upon the various services in the interest of the farmers.
Problems and prospects of co-operative marketing of handicrafts products with special reference to the wood and metal products
(College of Co-operation and Banking, Mannuthy, 1990) Vanaja Menon; Mani, K P
Study on "Problems and Prospects of co-operative Marketing of Handicrafts Product with special reference to Wood and Metal Products" has been carried out to identify channels of distribution of wood and metal handicrafts products, to measure the efficiency of distribution channels, to assess the extent of assistance given by federation in production and marketing of wood and metal products and to evaluate marketing policy and programmes of apex federation. Five units were selected for study. Metal cooperative follows four channels of distribution of which direct sales and wholesale were main channels. The wood crafts units depend on federation for marketing. The cooperative functioning in both craftworks follows four channels, where wood crafts are distributed through apex and metal work through the industrial cooperatives. Apex follows only direct sales through its showrooms. Showrooms at Ernakulam, Trichur and Bangalore performed well. Most efficient channels for metal craft units were direct sales and wholesale. Performance of wood craft units which followed only a single channel was not satisfactory. Considering the unit functioning in both wood and metal works, sales through apex were found to be more efficient. Marketing efficiency and productivity ratios explain the inability of units in analysing marketing problems. Apex federation is not providing any financial assistance to primaries. Wide disparity noticed in the quantum of raw material supplied by apex to units. Only one unit enjoyed the training scheme arranged by apex. Due to discrimination in selection of units for their participation in exhibitions, majority of units were not getting chance to participate in exhibitions. Wide propoganda and publicity during period of rebate seasons has increased per day sales compared to other sales methods.
Problems and prospects of co- operative marketing of handicraft products with special reference to wood and metal products
(Department of Co-operation and Banking, College of Co-operation and Banking, Mannuthy, 1990) Vanaja Menon; Mani, K P
Study on “Problems and prospects of co – operative Marketing of Handicrafts Product with special reference to wood and Metal Products” has been carried out to identify channels of distribution of wood and metal handicrafts products, to measure the efficiency of distribution channels, to assess the extent of assistance given by federation in production and marketing of wood and metal products and to evaluate marketing policy and programmes of apex federation. Five units were selected for study. Metal cooperative follows four channels of distribution of which direct sales and wholesale were main channals. The wood crafts units depend on federation for marketing. The cooperative functioning in both craftworks follows four channels, where wood crafts are distributed through apex and metal work through the industrial cooperative. Apex follows only direct sales through its showrooms. Showrooms at Ernakulam, Trichur and Banglore performed well. Most efficient channels for metal craft units were direct sales and wholesale. Performance of wood craft units which followed only a single channel was not satisfactory. Considering the unit functioning in both wood and metal works, sales through apex were found to be more efficient. Marketing efficiency and productivity ratios explain the inability of units in analyzing marketing problems. Apex federation is not providing any financial assistance to primaries. Wide disparity noticed in the quantum of raw material supplied by apex to units. Only one unit enjoyed the training scheme arranged by apex. Due to discrimination in selection of units for their participation in exhibitions, majority of units were not getting chance to participate in exhibition. Wide propaganda and publicity during period of rebate seasons has increased per day sales compared to other sales methods.