Pawsan paddy prices jump to K1 mln per 100 baskets on low demand

THE price of high-grade paddy (Pawsan variety) significantly soared to over K1 million per 100 baskets, according to the Aya Trade Convention Centre of Myanmar Trade Promotion Organization.
Pumpkin growers from Mongyu expect strong market
ALTHOUGH there has been a high yield of pumpkin in Mongyu town, Mongyawng township, Shan State (East), the growers are expecting to convey the pumpkin in time because of the temporary suspension of the Mongyu-Kyainichan border bridge.
Fresh elephant foot yam from Chin State sold for K950 per viss in Pakokku Tsp
CHIN State’s elephant foot yam, which has already penetrated external markets, is offered at K950 per viss (a viss equals 1.6 kilogrammes) by the Shwenayon yam factory near Ngaphaungkan village, Pakokku Township.
5,000 acres of oil palm to be expanded in Myeik District in 5 years
THE oil palm plantation project was developed 30 years ago in Taninthayi Region, covering a total of 404,000 acres. A plan to add about 5,000 more acres within five years is undertaken, ...........
Black gram, pigeon pea prices gain on low supply
THE prices of black gram (urad called in India) and pigeon pea are expected to remain upward trend amid the low supply.
Palm oil price slides to K7,000 per viss tracking import prices
THE drop in imported palm oil prices causes price retreat in the domestic market, Myanmar Edible Oil Dealers’ Association.
Myanmar border trade records over $3.13 bln in mini-budget period
THE total border trade value has reached over US$3.13 billion in over five months of this current mini-budget period, down over $2.34 billion, according to the Ministry of Commerce.