The attack on Iran by U.S. and Israeli forces and Iranian retaliation against U.S. allies in the Persian Gulf have roiled energy markets by disrupting shipping through the Strait of Hormuz—the Gulf’s … Learn More
Vertical integration and the modernization of staple food value chains: Evidence from Myanmar’s rice sector
Increased vertical integration and coordination are defining features of transforming and modernizing agricultural value chains in low- and middle-income countries, with important implications for market efficiency and farm-level transformation. However, research documenting these processes in modernizing domestic value chains is limited, and tends to focus on foreign direct investment and high-value food products. We study… Learn More
Combine harvester service providers in Myanmar: Insights from the 2025 monsoon season
This note presents results from a January–February 2026 phone survey of 325 combine harvester service provider (CHSPs), offering insights into the 2025 monsoon season. Key Findings - Read the Report Acres harvested declined by 11 percent (7 percent in the Dry Zone, 11 percent in the Delta), with 61 percent of CHSPs reporting lower demand,… Learn More
Myanmar February 2026 Food Price Report
The rapidly evolving agricultural and food security situation in Myanmar requires a high frequency, systematic, and comprehensive approach to monitoring. The Myanmar Monthly Food Price Report synthesizes food price trends using publicly available datasets, focusing on key agricultural crops and highlighting regional differences in rice prices. By analyzing these trends, the report aims to provide… Learn More
Myanmar’s Agrifood System: Historical Development, Recent Shocks and Future Opportunities
Myanmar’s Agrifood System: Historical Development, Recent Shocks, Future Opportunities provides critical analyses and insights into the agrifood system's evolution, current state, and future potential.
Monitoring the Agri-food System in Myanmar
The Myanmar Agrifood Program for Strategy and Analysis is monitoring the agri-food sector through periodic phone surveys. Blog posts will be updated regularly to incorporate the latest findings.

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