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.
The IFPRI-Myanmar Food Vendor Survey aims to provide data and insights on the effects of shocks to Myanmar’s food markets. The survey is conducted with about 200 food vendors in rural and urban areas throughout the country and explores changes in consumer behaviors, difficulties in food vendor operations, changes in the availability and prices of foods, and COVID-19 prevention measures. The Food Vendor Survey was initiated in June 2020.
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.
COVID-19’s effects on Myanmar’s mechanization service providers (July)
What policies can the Government of Myanmar take to improve the business environment for mechanization service providers? Learn more about our updated recommendations from the latest survey.
How does COVID-19 affect Myanmar’s livestock and fishery sectors?
Myanmar’s livestock and fishery sectors are crucial to the livelihoods of many vulnerable households and are an important dimension in improving nutritional outcomes in the country. Watch our recap of IFPRI's August 26th policy seminar discussing the impacts of COVID-19 on these sectors and on the consumption of animal-sourced foods.