Myanmar

Factors Affecting the Decision-Making of Farmers on Rice Storage in Selected Areas of Ayeyarwaddy Region, Myanmar

Corazon T. Aragon, Flordeliza A. Lantican, Yin Yin Nwet, Zenaida M. Sumalde
ABSTRACT Storage is an important component of the postharvest handling operations of agricultural products. Identification of the postharvest activities in rice farmers has been the focus of continuing study by agricultural economists. However, the individual characteristics and other...
Country: Myanmar Topic: Agricultural extension system
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The Impact of World Palm Oil Price Changes on Edible Oil Industry of Myanmar: Case Study on Groundnut Oil

Sandi Auung Moe
INTRODUCTION A sharp increase in of palm oil imports from Malaysia over the past two years causes more Myanmar consumers to switch from relatively costly peanut oil to a cheaper one. Imported palm oil is nearly as good as peanut oil, has a clear color and the price is so cheaper that many people...
Country: Myanmar Topic: Trade liberalization and countermeasures
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Study on Food Security Status and Coping Strategies of Rural Households in Myingyan Township, Dry Zone Area, Myanmar

Thandar Win Maung
ABSTRACT This study emphasized the estimation of the food security status and coping strategies employed to cope with food insecurity and better understanding of major determinants of per capita food expenditure at household level in Myingyan Township. To examine rural household’s access to...
Country: Myanmar Topic: Food security and safety
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Fertilizer Supply Chain and Market Structure in Myanmar: A Case Study in Tatkon Township, Nay Pyi Taw

July Soe
Introduction Increased productivity and profitability of farming is an important pathway to reduce poverty in the rural areas of Myanmar. After land, water and human resources, fertilizer is undoubtedly one of the agricultural inputs to increase the high yield when used in proper time and proper...
Country: Myanmar Topic: Agribusiness
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Rice Seed Marketing and Distribution Situation along Supply Chains of Lower Myanmar

Thanda Kyi, Zar Ni Hlaing
ABSTRACT This study attempted to explore the marketing and distribution situation in the supply chain of rice seed in lower Myanmar. The survey was conducted from September to October, 2015. The stratified random sampling method was used to select the seed growers, seed dealers and farmers. A...
Country: Myanmar Topic: Agricultural marketing policy
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