Investment Opportunities

Myanmar is an agro-based country with fertile land and abundant water resources. Given the landscape profile, topographic dimensions and different climatic areas of Myanmar – not only perennial plants, but also crops such as rice, pulses and beans, fruits and vegetables can be easily grown. The government is aiming to transform Myanmar’s mostly traditional agricultural economy into a productive and sustainable agro-economy. To achieve this goal, increases in agricultural productivity and quality are required. Key Opportunities in Agriculture Distribution of low-cost irrigation systems to rural communities (e.g. solar-powered, with instruction) Leasing of agricultural tools and machinery Distribution of high-quality seeds for higher yields (e.g. rice unification in cooperation with the Myanmar Agricultural Bank to incentivise conversion of communities to agriculture with higher productivity levels) Establishment of the production of fertilisers, crop protection chemicals etc. Contract farming (i.e. direct sourcing from rural communities – based on partnership agreements) Introducing value-added production / processing based on local agricultural produce (e.g. groundnut, sesame) Establish packaging / canning industry for agricultural produce Establishment of research and training institutions or demonstration farms on integrated agriculture, crop sequencing, fertiliser use, organic agriculture and agriculture-related business skill development Construction of warehouses and cold storage facilities Microfinance, microinsurance and trade finance services for farmers