Publications

This note presents results from a July 2026 phone survey of 291 tractor service providers (TSPs)—who play a vital role in enabling timely land preparation and planting— offering early insights into the 2026 monsoon season. Key Findings - Read the Report Acres prepared by TSPs declined by 18 percent compared to the previous monsoon season […]

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 […]

Myanmar’s multiple exchange rate framework, introduced in mid-2022, has substantially affected agricultural incentives. By requiring exporters to convert part of their foreign exchange earnings at below-market exchange rates, the system depressed domestic prices of export crops. At the same time, foreign exchange shortages and import restrictions increased the cost of imported agricultural inputs. Both exchange […]