FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT BY LARGE SCALE FARMERS ON THE OUTSKIRTS OF MANGALURU
Akshatha Eva Sampson 1*, Shwetha P. Bhat 2** Dr Swathi Bhat P 3*** Dr Rekha G. N4****
1* Assistant Professor, Institute of Port Shipping and Logistics Management,
Srinivas University, Mangalore, Karnataka, India,
Email: akshathasampson22@gmail.com
2** Assistant Professor, Institute of Port Shipping and Logistics Management,
Srinivas University, Mangalore, Karnataka, India,
Email sbshwetha0@gmail.com
3*** Assistant Professor III, Department of Commerce,
St Aloysius (Deemed To Be University), Mangalore, Karnataka, India
Email: Swathibhat90@gmail.com, Swathi_bhat@staloysius.edu.in
4****Assistant Professor II, Yenepoya Institute of Arts Science Commerce and Management,
Kuloor, Mangalore,
Abstract
Agriculture is the most important sector of Indian economy. It accounts for 18% of India’s gross domestic product (GDP) and provides employment to 50% of countries workforce. India is the world’s largest producer of pulses, rice, wheat, spices and spice products. India has many areas to choose for business such as dairy, meat, poultry, fisheries and food grains etc.
This paper reviews recent research on awareness level of farmers on different savings and investment avenues. To analyze how the farmers meet agricultural expenses. To know the sources, through which farmers secure funds for agricultural activities. To know the barriers faced by farmers while investing.
The study recognizes that the emergence of sources of Agriculture finance happened due to the concerted efforts on behalf of the Government .
In this paper I have also described the Financial management , opportunities and challenges faced by large scale farmers and how they can facilitate their finance by effective Financial Management
Keywords : Agriculture , Indian economy, savings, investment avenues, agricultural expenses., agricultural activities, Government , Financial management, large scale farmers.