Myanmar

Profitability of Different Rice Varieties for Domestic and Export Markets: A Case Study in Nay Pyi Taw Union Territory, Myanmar

Aye Nwe Latt, Theingi Myint, Myo Sabai Aye, Nyein Nyein Htwe
ABSTRACT Rice is the main staple food crop and is cultivated on about half of the net sown area in Myanmar. Most farmers depended on rain-fed agriculture in Myanmar. The objectives of the paper were to study the socio-economic characteristics of selected farmers and analyze the cost and returns...
Country: Myanmar Topic: Agribusiness
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Advancing Mountainous Region Development through the Avocado Industry in Myanmar

Thi Thi Soe, Theingi Myint, Htet Marlar Aye
ABSTRACT The global demand for avocados has surged reshaping consumer habits and transforming the avocado value chain. Known for their nutritional, medicinal and cosmetic applications, avocados have become a high-value crop. Myanmar’s hilly regions, with their favorable tropical climate and...
Country: Myanmar Topic: Rural development
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Is Crop Insurance a Possible Solution for Climate Change Mitigation of Myanmar Farmers?

Theingi Myint, Nyan Lynn Htet, Htet Marlar Aye
ABSTRACT Agriculture plays a major role in Myanmar's economy. Despite the country's strong reliance on it, Myanmar's agriculture confronts a significant degree of uncertainty due to climate change. Moreover, it is impossible for farmers to predict agricultural hazards or take on the associated...
Country: Myanmar Topic: Climate change
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Is Contract Farming System Win-Win Beneficial for Both Company and Farmers? A Case Study in Nay Pyi Taw Council Area

Nyan Lynn Htet, Theingi Myint, Thi Thi Soe, Soe Khaing
ABSTRACT This research deals with understanding the nature and types of contract farming system. This research was done from the point of view of the Contract Company and studied the processes and terms involved in buying paddy from contract farmers and selling and exporting rice and seeds to...
Country: Myanmar Topic: Agribusiness
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Farmers’ Perception and Adoption of Recommended Cotton Cultivation Practices in Yamethin Township

Hein Aung Zaw, Shwe Mar Than, Kyi Moe, Yee Phyo Mon
ABSTRACT The study was carried out to analyze personal, socio-economic, and communication variables of the cotton farmers to assess perception and adoption of recommended cotton cultivation practices. Data were collected from randomly selected 125 respondents in five villages in Yamethin...
Country: Myanmar Topic: Regional agricultural economy
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