Myanmar

Impact of Canal Irrigation on Crop Income in the Pyawt Ywar Irrigation Project Area, Myinmu Township

Myo Htwe, Hnin Yu Lwin, Theingi Myint
ABSTRACT This study investigated how access to irrigation contributed to crop income and livelihood improvement in the study area in Myanmar. The study was conducted in the Pyawt Ywar pump irrigation command area in Myinmu Township, and stratified random sampling was used to collect data from...
Country: Myanmar Topic: Agriculture
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Myanmar Cotton Value Chain: Case Study in Meiktila District, Mandalay Region

Soe Khaing, Theingi Myint, Thi Thi Soe, Moh Moh, Yin Nyein Aye, Htet Marlar Aye, Chue Htet Hnin
ABSTRACT The most used natural fiber in making clothing is cotton. Cotton also produces cottonseed oil which is used in cooking, baked goods, and salad dressing, and meals and hulls which are used for livestock, fish feed and fertilizer. Cotton is one of the major industrial crops that is widely...
Country: Myanmar Topic: Agricultural value chains
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Impact of COVID-19 on Food Consumption Changes of Selected Households in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar

May Thet Htar, Theingi Myint, Chue Htet Hnin, Htet Marlar Aye, Yin Nyein Aye, Moh Moh, Thi Thi Soe
ABSTRACT The COVID-19 pandemic has affected human health and well-being all over the world. Like all other developing countries, Myanmar faces severe economic impacts that become critical to the livelihoods of the people. The study was done to assess the impacts of COVID-19 on households’ income...
Country: Myanmar Topic: Agricultural risk management
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How to Improve Smallholder Potato Production in Myanmar: Determinants of Potato Production Function

Zar Ni Hlaing, Theingi Myint, Nilar Aung, Nyein Nyein Kyaw, Mya Kay Khaing, Nway Nway Aung
ABSTRACT This research attempted to analyze the determinants of potato production in Southern Shan State and Magway Region of Myanmar. Potato plays a significant role in increasing food security and income for the smallholder farmers of Myanmar. Data for the study were collected from both...
Country: Myanmar Topic: Agriculture
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How Household Income Influences on Dietary Diversity in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar?

Thi Thi Soe, Theingi Myint, Chue Htet Hnin, Moh Moh, Yin Nyein Aye, Htet Marlar Aye, May Thet Htar
ABSTRACT With the double blow of the nationwide COVID-19 pandemic and the coup crisis, the demand for production inputs and consumer goods was extensively affected even after the initial lockdown and movement restrictions were eased. The reduction suggests fewer households experiencing food...
Country: Myanmar Topic: Agricultural prices policy
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