Agricultural Finance & Cooperation is an essential textbook that covers the complexities of contemporary agriculture by focusing on financial principles, fund procurement, and efficient utilization of funds, as well as cooperative approaches and the history of cooperation. This comprehensive guide is designed to equip students, educators, and practitioners with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the dynamic landscape of agriculture and agricultural finance.

The book also discusses the background, function, and purpose of key financial institutions and rural development programs. With the aid of suitable examples, the financial and economic aspects of agricultural development plans, as well as their evaluation methodologies, are clarified. The book provides an in-depth description of farm financial analysis tools, their uses, and their various forms, supported by pertinent evidence. The textbook includes objective questions at the end of the appendices to assess students' comprehension.

This textbook is ideal for undergraduate and graduate students studying agriculture, financial management, agribusiness, rural development, and related fields. Additionally, it serves as an indispensable resource for agricultural professionals, extension officers, and anyone interested in the sustainable growth and development of agriculture.

Supriya is presently working as Assistant Professor in the Department of Agricultural Economics Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology, Ayodhya (U.P.) She has completed her Doctorate Degree in Agricultural Economics from G.B.P.U.A&T, Pantnagar in year 2009 and qualified ARS Net in Economics and Agribusiness Management. She has also done Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management with Human Resources as specialization from SCDL, Pune and M.A. Economics from Kumaon University. She has received University Fellowship during Master’s and Doctoral Program.

She has varied experience in the fields of research and teaching while working at IARI, New Delhi and Teaching at G.B.P.U.A&T, Pantnagar.

She has more than 50 Research articles published in reputed NAAS rated and other peer reviewed journals. In collaboration with Extension and Statistics Fellows she has contributed Book chapters and book in the area of Extension Education and Agricultural Statistics. She has also written many popular articles published in Hindi and English Magazines. She has also received Excellence awards by many societies in the area of Research and Teaching like Young Scientist award and Excellence in Teaching. She has taught various courses at Undergraduate and Post Graduate level. Her area of specialization is Agricultural Economics with Agricultural Statistics as minor.

Aditya Bhooshan Srivastava is presently pursuing Ph.D. in the Department of Agricultural Economics, Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture & Technology, Kumarganj, Ayodhya (U.P.). He has also completed his Masters degree from Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture & Technology, Kumarganj, Ayodhya in 2021. He has Young Research Award and Best thesis award by agricultural societies. He has 16 research papers in peer reviewed National and International journals. He has also written 16 popular articles and 5 book chapters. He also wrote manual cum workbook on Agricultural Finance and Cooperation.

Abdullah Mohammad Ghazi Al Khatib, Department of Banking and Insurance, Faculty of Economics, Damascus University, Syrian Arab Republic. Abdullah Mohammad Ghazi Al Khatib carries research in Financial Economics, Econometrics and Development Economics. He is Member of International Association of Scientific Research. His research area interest is: Economics, Econometrics & Finance, Mathematics, Agricultural & Biological Sciences, Environmental Sciences & Ecology, Geology, Earth & Planetary Sciences, Veterinary, and Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences. He has worked as a reviewer for different journals. He has published many papers in peer-review journalss

Shikha Yadav is an Assistant Professor at Department of Geography, Miranda House, University of Delhi. She is teaching in University of Delhi since July, 2015. She is an alumnus of University of Delhi and completedher Ph.Dfrom Delhi School of Economics on the topic WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT FOR URBAN SUSTAINABILITY. She has been actively engaged in teaching and research in the area of Economic Geography, Urban Studies and Planning& Management, Environment and Sustainable Development, Wastewater Management, Resource Management and Agriculture Geography.Presently, she is an editor of Journal of science and research innovations. Also, authored two books onthe topic of health and education sector of Uttar Pradesh.She has presented several research papers at various National and International Conferencesand was a member of many National/International Conference Organizing committees at the University of Delhi. Also, published 20 research papers in peer-reviewed National and International Scopus journals and four chapters in edited books published by Springer Publication. Also, got appreciation certificate from Ministry of JalShakti, Govt. of India on the exemplary research done on Wastewater Management. Further, received Indian Glory Award-2019 in teaching field by Indraprastha Educational Research & Charitable Trust.

Rajani Gautam, D/O Shri Girish Gautam and Smt. Lalita Gautam was born on 09 July. 1982. Dr. Rajani Gautam is presently working as an Assistant Professor in Department of Commerce, Pandit S.N. Shukla University, Shahdol, Madhya Pradesh, India. Author is having 17 year teaching experience ( UG,PG and Ph.D students).She  published 20 research papers in peer-reviewed National and International Scopus journals and two  books published by reputed publisher. She had 15 year teaching experience  in Thukur Ranmat Singh College NAAC A+ Rewa (M.P).

1. Introduction 2. Agricultural Credit 3. Credit Analysis 4. Sources of Agricultural Finance 5. Higher Financing Institutions 6. Recent Development in Agricultural Credit 7. Preparation and Analysis of Financial Statements Introduction 8. SWOT Analysis 9. Introduction 10. Role of Different Organisation