Myanmar

Does Myanmar Have Sufficient Edible Oil Production?

Moh Moh, Theingi Myint, Cho Zin Win, Thi Thi Soe, Chue Htet Hnin, Thanda Kyi
ABSTRACT This paper reviews the development of the edible oil sector in Myanmar. Oilseed crops, namely groundnut, sesame, sunflower, mustard and niger, are one of the major crops in Myanmar and it covers 16% of the national cultivated area. At present, about 90% of domestic edible oil mills have...
Country: Myanmar Topic: Agriculture
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Edible oil in the Market, Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar: Types, Brands, Market Prices and Consumer Preferences

Chue Htet Hnin, Theingi Myint, Thi Thi Soe, Moh Moh, Cho Zin Win
ABSTRACT There is a saying in Myanmar that “Rice, Edible oil and Salt” are the three essential food items for living. This highlights the imperative role that edible oil self-sufficient plays in Myanmar people’s daily consumption. To meet the increasing demand of qualified edible oil, it is...
Country: Myanmar Topic: Agricultural marketing policy
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Cost, Benefit and Breakeven Analysis of Monsoon Potato Production in Southern Shan State, Myanmar

Chue Htet Hnin, Theingi Myint, Htet Marlar Aye, Thi Thi Soe
ABSTRACT Potato becomes one of the potential crops for global food security issue because of its high nutrient content and goodness of eating. In Myanmar, potato is widely grown in Southern Shan State. Therefore, this research aims to study the profitability of potato production in four...
Country: Myanmar Topic: Agriculture
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Myanmar’s Natural Rubber Policy: Key Stakeholders and Farmers’ Participatory Approach

Kyaw Myo Thu, Theingi Myint
ABSTRACT In Myanmar, rubber is a priority crop in national development plans, which employs about 350,000- 400,000 workers, mainly in the plantation or upstream sector linked to planting and production of raw natural rubber. The study aims to identify critical intervention areas of rubber...
Country: Myanmar Topic: Agriculture
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Major Economic Policies Related to Natural Rubber Industry in Myanmar: Agricultural Production, Land Use and Investment Policies

May Yee Kay Khine Seine, Isabelita M. Pabuayon, Salvador P. Catelo, Zenaida M. Sumalde, Dinah Pura T. Depositario
ABSTRACT Agricultural production, land use and investment policies were reviewed in this paper rather than other three major economic policies related to natural rubber industry in Myanmar, which will be presented in the next paper. The focus was on the policy changes and support to natural...
Country: Myanmar Topic: Agriculture
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