Impact of Farm Finance and Investment on Profitability of Farms in Tamilnadu

By : R. Kayalvizhi , M. Uma Gowri , T.R. Shanmugam

Page No: 291-300

Abstract
Investment plays a vital role in the agricultural production process. It induces production and savings; further investment helps in the development of the economy. The present study focuses on different sources and pattern of investment in farm firms. Investment in agriculture is vital for millions of the poor. It is widely accepted that agricultural investment, when appropriately structured, can lead to capital deepening, technology transfer, and can accelerate broader economic development of the country. The challenge today is to recast agriculture in the new environment of globalization, rising prices, growing domestic demand and greater private sector involvement. This will require greater investments to increase farmer’s yield and profitability.

Authors :
R. Kayalvizhi : MSc (Agricultural Economics), Branch Manager, Bank of Baroda, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu;
M. Uma Gowri : Department of Agricultural Economics, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.
T.R. Shanmugam : PhD (Agricultural Economics), The Dean, Kumaraguru Institute of Agriculture, Erode, Tamil Nadu.