Fostering Agricultural Revitalization in Myanmar (FARM)

Status:
Implementation
Start:
FY2014-2015
End:
FY2020-2021

Sectors

Agricultural development

Project Description

The project involves land consolidation to construct, rehabilitate or upgrade farm roads; line primary and secondary canals; establishment of knowledge centers; establish farmer common interest groups (CIG) and landless CIG groups; and implement demonstration plots on a number of technologies, including good agricultural practices on a number of different crops, seed production for rice and other crops, use of agrochemicals and machinery, and pest and disease control.

The project is aimed at increasing incomes of smallholder farmers and landless households.

Project Expected Benefits

The project will ensure sustainable management of land and water resources. It will likewise enhance farming skills of landless households, provide employment opportunities and upgrade relevant value chains. It will also improve financial environment for creation or expansion of sustainable and profitable rural businesses.

Locations

Nay Pyi Taw Union Territory

Total Project Cost

19.50M

Financing Type

Development Assistance

Implementing Government Agency

Department of Agriculture, Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation

Donors

International Fund for Agricultural Development

Myanmar Sustainable Development Plan Alignment

Contact Detail

U Tun Win
Director / Planning Management & Evaluation Division of Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation
tun.u.win@gmial.com
https://www.moali.gov.mm/