THE Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation will collaborate with the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) to develop new crop varieties of chickpea, pigeon pea, peanut and other millets, said Deputy Minister Dr Ye Tint Tun.
The discussions on tropical crop research took place on 24 August at the Department of Agricultural Research (Nay Pyi Taw) during a meeting. The collaboration will focus on breeding varieties resistant to climate stress and diseases, promoting mechanized farming and postharvest management, and expanding market access for these commodities.
ICRISAT experts also presented updates and future market prospects under the Asia Breeding Network (ASIABENET).
Directors-general from departments concerned, the rector of Yezin Agricultural University, representatives from the Myanmar Pulses, Beans and Sesame Merchants Association, seed producer associations, and agricultural researchers attended the event.
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