THE Rice Export Zone project will be launched in the Nay Pyi Taw Council Area, Bago, Yangon, and Ayeyawady regions, with a view to exporting premium rice and paddy in the 2026-2027 monsoon paddy season.
This decision was made at the Union-Level Supervisory Committee Coordination Virtual Meeting 1/2026 for the Rice Export Zone Project, held on 3 July.
Committee Chairman Deputy Minister Dr Ye Tint Tun delivered the opening remarks. Committee members and officials then presented and discussed plans to ensure the successful implementation of the Rice Export Zone.
The Rice Export Zone is designed to select and grow only rice crop varieties that are preferred by foreign markets and boost the export of quality rice to international markets.
THE project also includes providing systematic support to farmers within the designated zone, from cultivation methods to post-harvest technology, supervising the use of fertilizers and pesticides to ensure they meet international standards and creating a strong integrated chain linking farmers, millers, and exporters to enable direct export of the rice harvested from the zone.
The Rice Export Zone programme is expected to become a key strategic project for quality improvement, export promotion, and increased income for farmers. — TWA/KK
