THE Yangon Region Department of Agriculture announced that Robusta coffee, which has strong domestic and export demand, is being cultivated on 1,000 acres as an intercrop in the region.
Myanmar is expanding coffee cultivation in suitable areas under a five-year plan from 2026-2027 to 2030-2031, targeting 20,390 acres in Taikkyi, Hlegu, Hmawby, Twantay, Kawhmu and Kungyangon townships. As of June, 77.5 acres had been planted.
The department said coffee is a high-demand perennial crop with export potential, and the regional government has distributed 33,200 seedlings and 45 kilogrammes of seeds to farmers interested in commercial cultivation. — Thitsa (MNA)/ MKKS
