Description:
"This note seeks to contribute to the ongoing debates
around the revision of Myanmar?s 2012 Farmland Law. It
summarizes key findings of research conducted in the
main fish farming areas of Myanmar on the relationship
between aquaculture (fish farming) and land use. It makes
recommendations for the revision of land use regulations
that would allow aquaculture to develop in a manner that
benefits small producers and yields more equitable
outcomes.
Aquaculture is a high value activity in comparison with
paddy, Myanmar?s most important crop in area terms.
Average returns per acre from farming fish are several
times higher than those from farming monsoon or dry
season paddy ($655/acre versus $98/acre and $126/acre,
respectively..."
Source/publisher:
Michigan State University (MSU) & Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Food Security Policy
Date of Publication:
2017-04-00
Date of entry:
2018-03-13
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- Individual Documents
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Language:
English
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Format:
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419.47 KB