Myanmar

Determinants of Poverty in Different Irrigation Schemes and Non-Irrigated Rice Based Farming System in Central Dry Zone Area of Myanmar

Amy Soe, Isabelita M. Pabuayon
ABSTRACT As Myanmar has a great potential to expand rice cultivation, the government has prioritized irrigation for rice cultivation since rice is the key crop in the agriculture and the main food item for Myanmar people. Irrigation has also great significance for the national economy. The total...
Country: Myanmar Topic: Rural development
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Mangroves-dependent Traditional Farming System in Yambye Township, Rakhine State

Cho Cho San
The local people in Yanbye Township, Rakhine State have been practicing the conversion of mangroves for rice production since primordial times. World Bank, the Asian Development Bank and the Japanese Government supported funding for the conversion of mangrove areas for rice production in 1979 and...
Country: Myanmar Topic: Eco-friendly agriculture (satoyama and satoumi)
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Factors Influencing Profitability of Black Gram Production before and after India’s Import Suspension in Kyauktaga Township, Bago Region

Pyae Phyo Wai, Cho Cho San, Aye Moe San
ABSTRACT Black gram is an economically important pulse in Myanmar and mainly exported to India. In August 2017, India announced a 200,000 tons import quota on pigeon peas and 150,000 tons quota each for black gram and green gram. This study aimed to analyze the determinants on profitability of...
Country: Myanmar Topic: Eco-friendly agriculture (satoyama and satoumi)
1,621
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Production and Marketing Activities of Sesame Farmers under Informal Contract System in Aunglan Township, Magway Region

Aye Moe San, Khaing Khaing Oo, Theingi Myint
ABSTRACT Sesame is mainly grown in the central dry zone of Myanmar, in which, Magway Region occupied the largest sesame sown area for many years. Informal contract agreement among sesame farmers and buyers are practiced in Aunglan Township, Magway Region. This study aimed to understand the...
Country: Myanmar Topic: Agricultural marketing policy
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Participation Decision and Impact of Contract Farming System on Rice Farms in Myanmar

Aye Moe San
ABSTRACT Myanmar, once known as not only “rice basket of Asia” but also “the world’s largest rice exporter” stood as 7th largest global rice producer in 2014. Successive governments attempted priority on rice sector in any agricultural policies, thus, rice exists as a strategic sector due to...
Country: Myanmar Topic: Agricultural human resources development
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