The local people in Yanbye Township, Rakhine State have been practicing the conversion of mangroves for rice production since primordial times. World Bank, the Asian Development Bank and the Japanese Government supported funding for the conversion of mangrove areas for rice production in 1979 and...
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Black gram is an economically important pulse in Myanmar and mainly exported to India. In August 2017, India announced a 200,000 tons import quota on pigeon peas and 150,000 tons quota each for black gram and green gram. This study aimed to analyze the determinants on profitability of...
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Sesame is mainly grown in the central dry zone of Myanmar, in which, Magway Region occupied the largest sesame sown area for many years. Informal contract agreement among sesame farmers and buyers are practiced in Aunglan Township, Magway Region. This study aimed to understand the...
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Myanmar, once known as not only “rice basket of Asia” but also “the world’s largest rice exporter” stood as 7th largest global rice producer in 2014. Successive governments attempted priority on rice sector in any agricultural policies, thus, rice exists as a strategic sector due to...
INTRODUCTION
The vision of agricultural sector for the country’s development is “An inclusive, competitive, food and nutrition secure and sustainable agricultural system contributing to the socioeconomic wellbeing of farmers and rural people and further development of the national economy.”...
Thanda Kyi
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Department of Planning, Ministry of Agriculture and irrigation, MyanmarJob Title
DirectorE-mail
thanda2010.kyi@gmail.comTopic
Latest Submission from Myanmar
Mangroves-dependent Traditional Farming System in Yambye Township, Rakhine State
Factors Influencing Profitability of Black Gram Production before and after India’s Import Suspension in Kyauktaga Township, Bago Region
Production and Marketing Activities of Sesame Farmers under Informal Contract System in Aunglan Township, Magway Region
Participation Decision and Impact of Contract Farming System on Rice Farms in Myanmar
Overview of Agricultural Research and Extension Policy to Implement a Strategy of Agricultural Diversification
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