Focus on rice production in Myanmar
Focus on rice production in Myanmar
Focus on rice production in Myanmar
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Water Management Practices<br />
Irrigati<strong>on</strong> water mostly to the <strong>rice</strong> fields<br />
• The crop choice -- an important factor to be c<strong>on</strong>sidered for<br />
susta<strong>in</strong>able crop producti<strong>on</strong>.<br />
• In water-scarce areas, the land-use system should prioritize<br />
the cultivati<strong>on</strong> of crops of high value and requir<strong>in</strong>g less water,<br />
such as pulses and oilseeds<br />
• Eg, for the similar soil type and weather c<strong>on</strong>diti<strong>on</strong>, <strong>rice</strong> needs<br />
irrigated water of 750-1440 mm per hectare,<br />
• Other crops such as wheat need 375 mm, maize, sorghum,<br />
and groundnut need 510 mm, 150 mm, and 360 mm per<br />
hectare respectively (Chandy, 2004).<br />
• Due to the high producti<strong>on</strong> cost of <strong>rice</strong>, it is not so profitable<br />
and p<strong>rice</strong> competitive anymore. Additi<strong>on</strong>ally, it requires more<br />
irrigated water than any other crop.
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