Mud (or mangrove) crabs are one of the most important exported seafood species from Myanmar, and also the one with the least sustainable harvest. An analysis of the live crab sales and stocking into soft-shell crab farms suggests Continue reading
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Mangrove Friendly Shrimp Farms in Kyauktan
MYSAP supports sustainable mangrove-shrimp culture to improve the local farmers’ livelihoods and the climate resilience of Myanmar’s coastal areas. Combining mangrove restoration and shrimp farming harbours an opportunity for Continue reading
Building the Foundation for a Future with Fish in the Inle Lake Region
With the support of MYSAP, another aquaculture growing season has been completed in the Inle Lake Region. Time for us to look back at what has been achieved by the fish farmers and the project. Continue reading
NADP to give the Myanmar aquaculture sector its first comprehensive planning document for sustainable development
The Department of Fisheries under the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation launched the 2019 – 2023 National Aquaculture Development Plan with the aim to give Continue reading
The First Symposium on the Use of Myanmar’s Mangrove Ecosystems in University of Yangon
The opening ceremony of “The First Symposium on Utilization of Myanmar Mangrove Ecosystems was held in Yangon University on Thursday 28 November 2019. In close cooperation with the Myanmar Sustainable Aquaculture Programme (MYSAP), Continue reading
Strengthening the national GAqP standard for aquaculture products marketability
There are over 162,000 hectares of aquaculture in Myanmar. While the aquaculture products, demanded by European Union Market, have to be compliance with Good Aquaculture Practice (GAqP), Myanmar has only a few entrepreneurs holding such certificate. Continue reading
Workshop for small scale shrimp farmers from Kyauktan enhances the farms management skills
Kyauktan township is located near Yangon where the biggest seafood customers in Myanmar are lived. MYSAP is enhancing the sustainable shrimp production of local small-scale farmers with seeking to address Continue reading
Value-added fishery products workshop enhances income generating opportunities of small-scale farmers
Value-added is the most talked about word in the manufacturing industry, particularly in fish processing industry, mainly because of the increased opportunities, the activity presents for generating further incomes. Besides, value-added is Continue reading
INLAND MYSAP organizes lessons learned workshop in Shwebo Township
On 26 August 2019, the INLAND component of MYSAP and BRAC Myanmar conducted a Lessons Learned workshop at the Eden Restaurant in Shwebo Township. The workshop was attended by a total of Continue reading