Publications

Crop trading during the pandemic: Lessons learned in Myanmar (Late June)

Crop traders link farms with food processors and exporters. However, the pandemic has disrupted their normal operations. What policies can improve business conditions for traders and mitigate COVID-19 effects for farmers and consumers?

COVID-19 and business responses: How are Yangon’s poultry farmers adapting to the pandemic? (Late July)

Although poultry demand is returning to normal, farms around Yangon are still facing challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more about our recommendations to help Myanmar poultry farmers adapt to COVID-19.

How COVID-19 affects agricultural production in the Dry Zone (June)

COVID-19 has drastically affected agricultural production and livelihoods in Myanmar. In this blog post, IFPRI researchers measure the impacts by surveying farming communities in the Dry Zone. With this information, they offer policy recommendations to help Myanmar farmers.

COVID-19 and Myanmar’s agricultural inputs: What we know so far (July)

How can Myanmar protect farmers' access to seeds, fertilizers, and pesticides during COVID-19? What connection do agricultural inputs have with the food security and welfare of rural households? Learn more in our latest publication about Myanmar's agricultural input retailers.

How has the pandemic affected Myanmar’s agricultural equipment retailers? (July)

Agricultural equipment retailers play an essential role in meeting the demand for machines and equipment needed for Myanmar’s agricultural production. Learn more about how the COVID-19 crisis is affecting this key sector.