Myanmar

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
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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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