Innovation is unlocking the forests’ long-kept secrets and allowing us to use trees in ways...
Promoting Climate-Smart Agriculture techniques and practices to the agricultural community in Myanmar
28 December 2018
28 December 2018
Funded by Global Environment Facility (GEF), FAO is implementing a five-year project on “Sustainable cropland and forest management in priority agro-ecosystems of Myanmar” aiming to build the capacity of farming and forestry stakeholders to mitigate climate change and improve land condition, by adopting Climate-Smart Agriculture and Sustainable Forest Management policies...
During an animal disease outbreak, consumers may be in danger of consuming infectious goods. However untrue unscientific rumours may arise. Consequently, farmers may fail to take appropriate action to prevent or control disease. Consumers often behave irrationally due to the false information broadcasted, fear and panic. This can cause demand...
Celebrating World Food Day 2018 in Myanmar
16 October 2018
16 October 2018
On 16th October, Myanmar joined global celebrations to mark the World Food Day 2018 with a ceremony at the office of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation (MoALI) in the capital Nay Pyi Taw, which focused on the theme ‘Our Actions are Our Future. A #ZeroHunger world by 2030...
Promoting Climate Smart Agriculture in Myanmar
15 October 2018
15 October 2018
Myanmar is highly vulnerable to climate change and extreme weather conditions. According to the Global Climate Risk Index, Myanmar ranks among the top three countries most affected by weather related events, which has led to massive displacement of people and the destruction of livelihoods, crops and other food sources. In...
Building response capacity for pandemic threats of zoonotic influenza in Myanmar Animal Health services
29 September 2018
29 September 2018
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Myanmar Emergency Centre for Transboundary Animal Diseases (ECTAD) organized a table-top outbreak simulation exercise on zoonotic H7N9 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) among key animal health officers in a live bird market (LBM) in Myanmar. International avian influenza expert Dr...