Field Notes: Boosting small-scale aquaculture productivity in inland Myanmar
- From
-
Published on
19.10.20
- Impact Area

Myanmar is one of the largest fish producers in the world. The country ranks among the largest global inland aquaculture producers. With increased understanding and investment in sustainable development, Myanmar’s aquaculture sector has the potential to reduce poverty and contribute to national food and nutrition security.
In order to build evidence on aquaculture in the country, a new small-scale fish farmer study sheds light on the market dynamics faced in two villages of Shwebo Township, located approximately 80 km northwest of Mandalay city, in the north-west of the country. Research participants were collaborating farmers of the Myanmar Sustainable Aquaculture Program (MYSAP) in Hta Naung Wun and Shwe Baw Kyun villages… Read the rest
Related news
-
New project launched to tackle mastitis in smallholder dairy farms in Kenya
International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)14.05.25-
Health
A new three-year project has been launched to reduce mastitis cases in dairy cattle and curb…
Read more -
-
Outlining the framework from livestock to nutrition pathways
International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)14.05.25-
Nutrition
-
Poverty reduction, livelihoods & jobs
Animal-source foods provide important nutrients in the diet and contribute to nutrition, growth and …
Read more -
-
The world is nowhere near the goal of zero hunger by 2030 amid uncertain global development financing. What now?
International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)05.05.25-
Food security
By James Allen IV May 5, 2025 In the wake of a series of recent crises…
Read more -