Management of Cropping Pattern

The document is a report on crop management in Nyaung Oo Township, a dry zone in Myanmar. It details land use statistics, climatic conditions, and seasonal cropping calendars across different land types (irrigated/rainfed, lowland/upland). It emphasizes the transition from traditional cropping systems to intercropping—especially pigeon pea-based systems—to better adapt to drought. The report also advocates for diversification, including mango-based intercropping with pulses and oilseeds, as a more resilient farming strategy.

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Title Management of Cropping Pattern
Description The document is a report on crop management in Nyaung Oo Township, a dry zone in Myanmar. It details land use statistics, climatic conditions, and seasonal cropping calendars across different land types (irrigated/rainfed, lowland/upland). It emphasizes the transition from traditional cropping systems to intercropping—especially pigeon pea-based systems—to better adapt to drought. The report also advocates for diversification, including mango-based intercropping with pulses and oilseeds, as a more resilient farming strategy.
Agroecology Category
  • Seed management
  • Climate
Agroecology Keyword
  • Local variety
  • Drought
Contributing organisations Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation (MOALI) of Myanmar
Author Daw Khin Mar Yee
Year 2016
Type of document Presentations & events
Language English
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Country Myanmar
Administrative Level 1
Administrative Level 2
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