Four districts in the Sagaing Region — Sagaing, Shwebo, Monywa, and Yinmabin — are permitting contract farming for production of crops and seeds, said U Than Zaw Oo, the Secretary of the Sagaing Region Investment Committee. “In order to cultivate perennial crops and establish large plantations, investors can rent land by entering into long-term contracts […]
Shwebo drought leaves farmers in trouble, kills plants
September 13, 2018 by
Shwebo District in Sagaing Region has been hit by a untimely drought causing difficulty with monsoon paddy growing while outright leading some plantations to wither and die, according to local sources. In the district, the areas without access to a dam that have to rely on rainwater. The drought has caused cultivation problems for the […]
Impact of Agricultural Investment in Myanmar
February 7, 2017 by
After years of international isolation, Myanmar is liberalizing its economy and seeking to attract growing levels of foreign investment. Agriculture currently plays a crucial role in the country’s economy and more than 60 percent of the population depend on agriculture for their livelihoods. The Government of Myanmar (GoM) has acknowledged the need to support smallholders […]
Vietnam firm sells 4 combine harvesters to Myanmar for $15,000 each
October 2, 2014 by
A privately-run mechanical firm in the Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap has exported four of its combine harvesters to Myanmar after two years of improving its technology and manufacturing facility to meet the high requirements of its Myanmarese partner. Phan Tan Ben, director of Phan Tan Co Ltd, said his products are highly appreciated […]
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