Yangon, Myanmar | 27 May 2026
The Rice Export Zone (REZ) Awareness Workshop was successfully held on 27 May 2026 at the UMFCCI Mingalar Hall in Yangon through a hybrid format, bringing together key stakeholders from both the public and private sectors to strengthen collaboration in the implementation of the Rice Export Zone initiative.
The workshop was attended by representatives from the Department of Agriculture under the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation, including the Deputy Director General, officials from the Seed Division, regional, district and township agricultural officers, the Chairman and Executive Committee members of the Myanmar Rice Federation (MRF), representatives from the Myanmar Seed Association, the Vice Chairman of the Myanmar Organic Fertilizer Producers, Importers and Exporters Association, advisors from MRF, members of the Rice Export Zone Implementation Committee, and representatives from rice exporting companies.
During the workshop, participants reviewed the implementation experiences of the Rice Export Zone project during the 2026 summer paddy season and discussed strategic plans for the 2027 monsoon paddy season. Presentations covered the project’s financial and operational framework, the roles and responsibilities of participating exporting companies, loan application procedures, financing terms and compliance requirements, as well as implementation guidelines for effective collaboration with farmers.
Technical sessions also focused on promoting Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), the use of certified quality seeds, and the application of organic fertilizers to improve rice production quality and sustainability within the Rice Export Zone.
Representatives from participating companies actively exchanged views on practical challenges encountered during project implementation and proposed recommendations for improving standard operating procedures. They also raised questions regarding REZ implementation processes, which were addressed through discussions and clarifications provided by responsible officials and representatives from relevant government agencies and industry organizations.
The workshop concluded with a shared commitment among stakeholders to enhance coordination and strengthen the successful implementation of the Rice Export Zone initiative, contributing to the sustainable development and international competitiveness of Myanmar’s rice export sector.
Yangon, Myanmar | 27 May 2026
