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There are no significant developments to convey since the previous report done in January, 2017.

On November 6, 2017, the Plant Protection Division updated its list of U.S. commodities that are allowed to be imported into Myanmar.

Burma: Rice and corn production is forecast to increase in MY 2017/18 due to increased utilization of farm mechanization and higher yielding seeds.

On January 1, 2017, the Myanmar government imposed a new pest risk analysis (PRA) requirement for imported plant commodities.

Myanmar does not have a biosafety framework to track genetically engineered food or animal products.

Myanmar exported 196,760 metric tons (MT) of beans and pulses in March 2014, up by 90 percent from a level in February and 58 percent as compared to a level in March 2013.

Myanmar exported 81,408 metric tons (MT) of beans and pulses in August 2014, down 26 percent from last month’s level following a sharp reduction in border shipments to China and India.