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 […]
Wages of the Poor and Food Price Inflation: Insights from Q4 2024
This report analyzes food price trends and their implications for household purchasing power using the Myanmar Household Welfare Survey collected between October and December 2024. The report estimates the cost of meeting basic dietary needs and tracks changes in affordability relative to casual labor wages across survey rounds. Latest Findings from December 2024 - […]
Global Rice Price Declines and Expected Effects on Monsoon Paddy Farming
This research note presents findings from a non-representative survey of more than 50 key informants across 10 states and regions in Myanmar. It provides evidence on the rapidly changing profitability of paddy production ahead of the upcoming monsoon season, as well as key informants' expectations regarding the likely impacts of these developments. Download the Report […]
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.