Relates economic development to increased farm production. Discusses farm management in terms of its function of obtaining maximum use of limited resources of developing countries. Gives reasons why agricultural development should have priority over industrialization in Southeast Asian countries. Contains farm management reports from Asian countries, noting the experiences on which this report is based. Describes types of farm management organizations: government bureaus, specialized institutions, agricultural experiment stations, private organizations, universities and agricultural colleges, and international and foreign agencies. Reviews farm management work in research, extension, and teaching and training. [TAIC]