We analyze paddy rice productivity and profitability for the 2024 and 2025 dry seasons, using data from the Myanmar Agriculture Performance Survey (MAPS), conducted between August 11 to October 26, 2025. The survey covered plots managed by 872 paddy producers. Key Findings - Download the Report Prices of key inputs – urea and mechanization – […]
Climate Risks and Agricultural Changes in Conflict-affected Myanmar
Climate change and conflict are increasingly shaping livelihoods in Myanmar, with agricultural households among the most directly affected. Yet, empirical evidence on how these stressors affect farmers’ adaptation strategies and agricultural assets remains limited. We draw on unique largescale primary surveys: Over a three-year period, we conducted bi-annual surveys with nearly 5,000 farmers, collecting data […]
Understanding recent prices increases of animal-source foods in Myanmar
The livestock sector in Myanmar represents a significant component of the national economy, contributing approximately 6 percent to the country’s GDP. Beyond its economic role, the sector provides critical livelihood opportunities for rural households and underpins the supply of animalsource foods (ASF), which are essential for enhancing dietary diversity and nutritional outcomes. A resilient and […]
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.