In December 2019 MYSAP supported U Sai Sum Tip, Mikesili Koon Village, Kengtung Township, Eastern Shan State, to modify his rice field plot which already had a large peripheral water canal into an improved pilot rice-fish pilot, Continue reading
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Department of Fisheries and MYSAP Organize a five-day virtual GAqP workshop
A five-day virtual workshop was held from 10-16 Dec 2020, to finalize the scope of MyanmarGAqP. About 30 participants from all the state and regional DoF offices attended. During the workshop, GAqP technical documents Continue reading
Supporting the First Mud Crab Hatchery in Myanmar
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
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