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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...

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...

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...

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...