Project Management and Agribusiness Entrepreneurship Development

Project Management Agribusiness Entrepreneurship Development is a comprehensive guide that delves into the essentials of managing projects within the agribusiness sector. This book emphasizes the importance of both effective project management principles and entrepreneurial skills in the context of agribusiness. It provides practical insights into the unique challenges faced by agribusiness entrepreneurs, including market fluctuations, supply chain complexities, and regulatory issues.

The book covers key areas such as identifying opportunities within agribusiness, planning, and designing projects that align with both market needs and sustainability goals. It also emphasizes risk management, resource allocation, and financial planning. Through case studies, the text illustrates how successful agribusiness ventures are launched and scaled.

One of the main themes of the book is the integration of entrepreneurship with project management, highlighting how agribusiness professionals can innovate and create value in an evolving agricultural landscape. Topics such as business model development, funding, and the adoption of new technologies are explored to help aspiring entrepreneurs succeed.

Overall, this book serves as an essential resource for anyone looking to understand the intersection of project management and entrepreneurship within the agribusiness industry. It equips readers with the tools and strategies needed to navigate the complexities of this field and establish successful ventures.

Dr. Dilip Rasiklal Vahoniya is an Assistant Professor & Head, Dept. of Agri Entrepreneurship and Project Management, International Agribusiness Management Institute, Anand Agricultural University, Anand, Gujarat. He has specialization in Marketing Management, Digital marketing, Service Marketing, Principles of Management & Organizational Behavior, Project Management and Entrepreneurship Development, Advertising and Brand Management, Value Chain Management in Agribusiness, Advanced Entrepreneurship Development, Sales and Distribution Management, and Food Retail Management subjects. He also has experiences of total 15 years out of which, 13 years’ experience in PG teaching of MBA- Agribusiness Management students and so far guided 53 PG students, one Ph. D student, delivered total 22 lectures in different universities and ICAR - NET centre. He has already Published 45 research papers in NAAS, WOS, and UGC care listed journals, also published three books and 11 book chapters. He has participated in 16 different national and international seminar & conferences. He has been handling a project of Government of Gujarat since 2016-17 to till date as a Co-PI and also successfully completed the ICAR World Bank Project as a Co-PI. He has 302.1 research interest score, 100 citations, and 4 h-index on Research Gate.

Dr. Prakashkumar Hasmukhbhai Patel, Doctorate in e-Procurement Practices in Management from Gujarat Technological University is currently associated with the Department of Commerce and Business Management, Faculty of Commerce, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara, Gujarat in the capacity of Assistant Professor. He's an expert in Operation management, Supply Chain Management, Marketing Management, Management Information systems, and Research. He also worked as a Consultant in a few companies in the field of Human Resources and Production & Operations Management. His research interests range from Business Ethics, E-procurement, Information Technology, e-commerce to Green Internet of Things (IoT) and Machine Learning (ML). Not only he has several publications to his credit but he has also been a valuable resource person invited as a resource person for various workshops/ seminars/ Faculty development programs in several institutions. Dr. Prakash has received many prestigious awards namely ‘Teaching – Training Quality Excellence Award’ based on L.E.A.D.E.R.S.H.I.P. Model for Quality excellence, ‘Best Research Paper Award’ at One Day International Conference, ‘Teaching Excellence Award 2018’ at 6th Regional Conference on Quality & Accreditation of Higher Education in India: Policy & Best Practices, etc.

Dr. Alvirakumari Ashokbhai Rajwadi has Ph. D. (Agri.) in subject of Agricultural Economics and Awarded with NFST Fellowship for her Ph. D. work from Ministry of Tribal Afffiars GOI. Her Ph. D. thesis has been awarded with Best Ph.D. Thesis Award at International Conference organised by Navsari Agricultural University, Navsari. She is currently working as Senior Research Fellow in the Government of Gujarat Project at International Agribusiness Management Institute, Anand Agricultural University, Anand from last two years. She has published 23 research papers in NAAS, WOS, and UGC care listed journals and also published 03 book chapters. She has participated in 05 different national and international seminar & conferences.