Myanmar’s mango is expected to reach 80 per cent market share in China, along with high yield during the upcoming mango season, said U Kyaw Soe Naing, secretary of Myanmar Mango Market and Technology Development Association. The blooming season has started. The growers are providing trees with nutrients, irrigation and insecticide. As the COVID-19 vaccine […]
Wholesaler working to boost sales of farmers’ produce
November 25, 2019 by
Metro Wholesale Myanmar, the local subsidiary of German multinational wholesale chain owned by Metro AG, says it will help local farmers who have earned good agricultural practices (GAP) certification meet with more buyers. The effort was announced by Metro Wholesale Myanmar Commerical Director Mr Hyacinthe Cloarec during a ceremony to present GAP certificates to farmers […]
Myanmar to resume fish exports to Saudi Arabia after inspections
May 10, 2019 by
After inspections are carried out by Saudi Arabia, Myanmar will be able to resume its fish export which had been suspended. Saudi Arabia has sent the necessary checklists to Myanmar Fisheries Department on April to allow farmed fishes export from Myanmar said U Thet Naing, deputy director of the Quality Control and Research Division of […]
GAP system encouraged for export in Myanmar
June 22, 2018 by
The department of agriculture is implementing growing of vegetables and culinary crops such as rice, beans, pulses and corn using a Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) system in some States and Regions which could help Myanmar’s agricultural industry better access export markets. Coffee grown with the GAP system enters international market successfully. In order to export […]
S Korean company Hansae to build 2nd factory in Myanmar
June 15, 2018 by
South Korean apparel manufacturer Hansae Co. will construct a second factory in Myanmar as it moves to secure global competitiveness in the face of a strong local currency and a rise in raw material prices. The company, which makes clothes for many top global brands like Nike and GAP, said it is currently looking for […]
Harley-Davidson Opens Showroom in Mandalay
March 9, 2018 by
MANDALAY — The American motorcycle manufacturer Harley-Davidson opened its first authorized showroom and service center in Myanmar on Saturday in Mandalay. Mandalay has drawn the attention of motorcycle dealers, with numerous motorcycle clubs and riders. “With Myanmar’s recent economic development and a large community of riders in Mandalay, it was a logical place for us […]
IFC, Myanmar Introduce ag Guidelines and Protocol
December 14, 2017 by
YANGON, MYANMAR — The International Finance Corp. (IFC) has partnered with the Department of Agriculture of Myanmar’s Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation (MoALI) to introduce guidelines geared toward improving the productivity and profitability of farmers through sustainable farming. The Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) Protocol and Guidelines specifically cover 15 crops, including rice and peanuts. […]
Inle chemical-free tomatoes to be available in Yangon market
July 28, 2017 by
The Inle chemical-free tomatoes, the first Good Agricultural Practices (GAP)-compliant crop produced in the country, is now being sold at the City Mart in Yangon, according to Nyaung Shwe Restaurants Businessmen Association secretary U Aung Kyaw. The Nyaung Shwe Restaurants Businessmen Association in cooperation with the Nyaung Shwe Agricultural Department in Shan State supported the […]
