FARMERS, gardeners and individuals are invited to join the Local Seed Exchange Programme at the Safe Food from Safe Farm Market from 9 am to 12 noon on 4 April in Myaypadethakyun, Yangon, to showcase and share their best varieties and acquire new ones.
Locally adapted seeds are key for food sufficiency and regional climate resilience. Therefore, preservation of locally adapted seeds is crucial to long-term sustainability.
Those who have difficulties visiting the MyanSeed office and farms are invited to participate in the Seed Exchange Programme. The Safe Food from Safe Farm Weekend Market, jointly implemented by the Department of Agriculture and MFVP, was opened on 13 September 2025. Fresh produce, vegetables and value-added products, seedlings, fertilizer, eggs, frozen meat, fish, onion, rice, edible oil and rice are available at the farm.
Naturally produced fresh produce in the Safe Food from Safe Farm Market must be produced under Good Agricultural Practices or in compliance with an Organic Certificate. Chemical contamination is prohibited at the farm to ensure food safety.
Those business entities can register through https://forms. gle/AsWzuJjcdRjYyb2G7 to sell their products and can enquire details at 0943034894. — NN/KK
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