Myanmar

Contribution of Deep Tube Well Irrigation Scheme to Sustaining Rural Farmer Livelihood of Tatkon Township, Naypyitaw Union Territory, Myanmar

Zar Ni Hlaing, Theingi Myint, Nilar Aung
ABSTRACT To increase agricultural production in sustainability, irrigation is a significant indicator and also affects the socio-economic status of farmers to some extent. Hence, the government has implemented the irrigation facilities in various means to use irrigated water efficiently. This...
Country: Myanmar Topic: Rural development
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Household Food Waste Management in Nay Pyi Taw: Towards Green, Clean and Healthy Environment

Htet Marlar Aye, Theingi Myint, Chue Htet Hnin, Moh Moh, Yin Nyein Aye, Thi Thi Soe, May Thet Htar
ABSTRACT In recent years, the food waste issue has received growing interest within the government, businesses, and the general public because it could cause food insecurity and environmental pollution. Various factors contribute to food waste during the stages of food production, processing,...
Country: Myanmar Topic: Eco-friendly agriculture (satoyama and satoumi)
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Assessment of Food Safety Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices (KAP) among Cabbage Consumers in Nay Pyi Taw Union Territory, Myanmar

Youn Lai Khin, Shwe Mar Than, Min Zar Ni Aung, Yee Phyo Mon
ABSTRACT In Myanmar, vegetable production is a major component of food safety strategy. Cabbage is such a vegetable vastly attacked by various kinds of pests. Wide and unsystematic use of pesticides and thus their residues are the main challenge for food safety. Inadequate food safety knowledge...
Country: Myanmar Topic: Food security and safety
1,502
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Potato Crop Sector and Value Chain of Ware Potato in Southern Shan State and Magway Region, Myanmar

Zar Ni Hlaing, Theingi Myint, Nilar Aung, Nyein Nyein Kyaw, Mya Kay Khaing
ABSTRACT Potato is an important cash crop for many farmers in the rural area of Myanmar and especially in the hilly region of Southern Shan State and riverbanks in the lowlands in Magway Region. The consumption of potatoes in curries, crisps and French fries increases substantially in the coming...
Country: Myanmar Topic: Agricultural value chains
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Is It a Crossroad towards Myanmar’s Sustainable Agriculture Sector?

Thoon Nay Bala, Theingi Myint, Htet Marlar Aye, Soe Khaing, Yin Nyein Aye, Thi Thi Soe
ABSTRACT This is a research that will let the reader have a glimpse into how farmers in the Nay Pyi Taw area are facing the challenge of increasing fertilizer, pesticide and herbicide prices in recent years. A total of 759 respondents from 8 townships in Nay Pyi Taw were interviewed about their...
Country: Myanmar Topic: Eco-friendly agriculture (satoyama and satoumi)
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