Does technology transfer training concern for agriculture output in India? A critical study on a lateritic zone in West Bengal

Chandra, Pradipta; Bhattacharjee, Titas; Bhowmick, Bhaskar

doi:10.1108/jadee-04-2016-0023

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“…The role of governments in technology transfer is well-. For example, Chandra, Bhattacharjee, and Bhowmick (2018) found that institutional factors were the most important factor in technology transfer to farmers in India. Governments have access to resources, including technical expertise and the personnel who can play a key role in training farmers in new technology.…”

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Entrepreneurial failure in agribusiness: evidence from an emerging economy

Adobor

2020

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PurposeThis article extends the literature on agricultural entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial failure in Ghana, a country in sub-Saharan Africa by exploring failure in a cohort of firms. As engines of economic growth, the performance of micro, small, and medium-sized firms is important. Agro-based enterprises, in particular, are vital because entrepreneurial failure in agribusiness affects food security, and is disruptive to social and economic stability.Design/methodology/approachUsing qualitative data from interviews, we identified reasons for the failure of a group of entrepreneurs associated with a novel agribusiness activity in an otherwise economically attractive market in an emerging economy. The data for the study came from 69 respondents who started and exited aquaculture, a form of agribusiness within a period.FindingsThe results of this study show that there can be negative effects of social structure on entrepreneurial behavior and outcomes. The strong social ties that emerged among the farmer-entrepreneurs led to excessive peer-to-peer copying and knowledge sharing, leading to premature closure of the search for nonredundant ideas. One consequence of that was the narrowing of the pool of available knowledge, which if broadened, may have improved the chances of success of these businesses. Also, the results demonstrate that a lack of institutional support in the form of training in the appropriate management of a new technology adversely affected the farmer-entrepreneurs and their businesses. It is important for governments that introduce a new economic activity to provide the scaffolding, including an understanding of the value chain, to enhance the chances of the economic success of ventures. Entrepreneurs for their part need to broaden their search for new ideas outside their peer groups to increase their chances of accessing non-redundant knowledge.Research limitations/implicationsThe sample size is small, limiting the generalization of findings and the recollection of events may fade with the passage of time, especially since most of the farmers did not keep written records.Practical implicationsFirst, entrepreneurship and economic development, long held as a panacea for moving developing countries out of poverty, may require consistent government support. Second, entrepreneurs venturing into business need to understand the particular challenges associated with a novel activity. Finally, entrepreneurs need to recognize that interconnectedness should not necessarily lead to the convergence of ideas and behavior.Originality/valueThe study extends and contextualizes the literature on agricultural entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial failure. Besides, the study focuses on entrepreneurial failure in Sub-Saharan Africa, an under-researched setting.

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Section: Institutional Environment and Entrepreneurial Behaviormentioning

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Entrepreneurial failure in agribusiness: evidence from an emerging economy

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2020

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“…As today's market battle is between the supply chains (Shashi et al, 2019), hence, sugar exporting firms need to improve the efficiency of their supply chain to meet the demand on given time and agreed to cost. Value chain of sugar industry starts from the farmlands, hence, Technology transfer training (TTT) not only in manufacturing processes but also in the agricultural domain can enhance the level of productivity (Chandra et al, 2018;Hainzer et al, 2019). Integrated sugar complexes have the assured potential to stabilize the revenues of the firms and increase the profitability (Garc ıa- Bustamante et al, 2018;Sheetal and Kumar, 2019).…”

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Export competitiveness and concentration analysis of major sugar economies with special reference to India

Sheetal

Kumar

Shashi

2020

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PurposeThis paper seeks to examine the export competitiveness and concentration level of the 15 top sugar exporting countries over the last 18 years (2001–2018) with special reference to India.Design/methodology/approachFirst, the paper utilizes a review based approach and explains the structures of major sugar economies in context to protected and unprotected perspectives. Subsequently, empirical research was carried out to assess the competitiveness level of sugar using Revealed Comparative Advantage (RCA) approach and Hirschman Herfindahl Index.FindingsThe study found structural changes in cane or beet sugar, and molasses over the time period between 2006 and 2015. Further, the findings confirmed that despite the stringent regulations in European Union, the United States of America, Guatemala, Mexico, Thailand, China, and India, the comparative advantage is high up to seven to nine sugar categories. Besides, despite the indulgent regulations in the Colombia, Brazil, and Canada, the comparative advantage is only consistent up to two to three sugar categories.Research limitations/implicationsThis study provides an overview of competitiveness patterns of 15 sugar exporting countries and further compare their comparative and concentration levels. In this context, in future, it would be interesting to study the macro-economic and firm and industry-specific factors which may strengthen the study findings.Practical implicationsThis study suggests that the sugar export of few countries (i.e. Mexico and Canada) is restricted up to their trade pacts and free trade zones which is restricting the competitiveness level and performance. Accordingly, such countries need to enlarge their business boundaries to foster their export competitiveness level. Rational subsidies and governmental assistance in diversification schemes in terms of products' range and sustainable processes can make India a consistent exporter in more categories.Originality/valueAlthough, the previous studies attempted to examine the sugar industry with particular country context, this study enlarge the body of knowledge through simultaneously examining the sugar export scenario of fifteen sugar exporting countries and providing a broad comparative view of their competitiveness and concentration levels.

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“…The results show that these newer agribusiness firms with FSNRFM perform better than those without it and also build higher levels of internal financing sources, which are relative to the agribusiness firms without FSNRFM and, in turn, improves their performance. Chandra et al (2018) examined the technology transfer training (TTT) concern for agricultural output in India. The findings highlighted that factor analysis revealed that there were three significant factors related to the TTT process, namely comprehension, customisation and generalisation, which are liable for institutional barriers in technology adoption by farmers.…”

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The nexus of agricultural exports and performance in Malaysia: a dynamic panel data approach

Reaz

Bowyer

Vitale

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PurposeThe paper examines the nexus between agricultural exports and the performance of agricultural firms in Malaysia.Design/methodology/approachThe dynamic linkage is tested by using system GMM models and the period ranges from 2002 to 2016.FindingsThe results indicate that agricultural exports affect performance positively. However, agricultural raw materials have no significant impact on performance.Research limitations/implicationsThe agricultural exports in relation to sectoral performance needs to be considered in the future.Practical implicationsThe findings are important for policymakers to formulate policies that promote the agricultural sector. To put it differently, the policies may encourage investments in this sector. Also, the findings have substantial academic implications, bridging the gap between theory and empirical literature in the agricultural sector.Originality/valueThis work highlights the agricultural exports and their impacts on a firm's performance.

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Does technology transfer training concern for agriculture output in India? A critical study on a lateritic zone in West Bengal

Cited by 15 publications

References 30 publications

Entrepreneurial failure in agribusiness: evidence from an emerging economy

Entrepreneurial failure in agribusiness: evidence from an emerging economy

Export competitiveness and concentration analysis of major sugar economies with special reference to India

The nexus of agricultural exports and performance in Malaysia: a dynamic panel data approach

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