Myanmar

Profitability Analysis of Rice Storage by the Traders in the Selected Areas of Ayeyarwaddy Region, Myanmar

Flordeliza A. Lantican, Yin Yin Nwet, Zenaida M. Sumalde
ABSTRACT The intensification of rice production in Myanmar, especially in the Pyar Pon Township, Pyar Pon District, has led to many problems in the post-harvest phase, particularly in storage. This situation is further aggravated by the growing attention devoted to the maintenance of buffer stocks...
Country: Myanmar Topic: Agribusiness
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Myanmar’s Rice Industry and Policies toward Value Addition and Export

Theingi Myint
ABSTRACT Myanmar has the potential to increase its rice production, quality and exports. The rice industry remains the most important contributor to GDP, income and employment generation. Rice is grown in 34% of the the country’s total cultivated area in 2016. The labor engagement rate of...
Country: Myanmar Topic: Import regulation and quarantine
8,892
390

Food Security and Nutrition in Myanmar: Policy Landscape

Thanda Kyi
ABSTRACT Food security in different regions and states of the country may vary from each other based on their economic development activities, social network, infrastructure development, how it is seen on the development of the regions and states, how budget is allocated to utilize for the...
Country: Myanmar Topic: Food security and safety
7,593
278

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
6,690
200

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
4,925
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