Members of the Agriculture and Farmers Federation of Myamar (AFFM) and Confederation of Trade Unions of Myanmar (CTUM) who are avocado growers showcased their produce at the Avocado Exhibition held in Hopong Lay, Township Township, Southern Shan State, Myanmar on 4-8 January 2018.
The CTUM-AFFM team consists of U Than Lwin, Secretary General of CTUM, Daw Ti Chia Pan, Treasurer of AFFM, U Saw Hla Si, President of AFFM Sagaing Region, U Jubelee, a member of AFFM Sagaing Region, U Khen Za Dal, a member of AFFM Chin State, and Daw Zin Mar Oo, a member of CTUM. The two avocado farmers from AFFM brought samples of their avocado produce and also participated in the avocado competition.
The AFFM members also participated in the formation of National level Myanmar Avocado Producers and Exporters (MAPE) Chin State, Southern Shan, Pyin Oo Lwin and Sagaing Region participants. The forming of National Level was successful and 19 were elected as Central Executive Committee members and Ti Chia and Saw Hla Si of AFFM were also elected as National level Central Executive Committee members this year. Click here to view more photos
AFFM avocado producers
In Sagaing region, there are 5 townships where there are AFFM members (Layshi, Khamti, Don hi, Somra, Nanyun). These members plant fruit trees such as avocado, orange, coffee, grapefruit, among others. Layshi and Somra townships are highlands where more than 10,000 avocado trees are planted and 15 tons of fruits are exported to India annually.
About the avocado exhibition
The avocado exhibition aims to improve income and competitiveness of at least 2,000 small agricultural producers in Taunggyi, and Hopong Townships of Southern Shan State, and Kanpelet, Mindat, Matup of Southern Chin State and associated supply chain actors by upgrading the value chain for avocado, coffee, and elephant foot yams (CAEFY). Two hundred seventy nine (279) varieties of avocado were exhibited in the event.
The MFVP organized the avocado exhibition and invited the CTUM and AFFM were invited to participate.
The Myanmar Fruit, Flower, and Vegetable Producers and Exporters Association (MFVP) is a non-profit organization representing farmers, processors, and traders of fresh produce in Myanmar. Founded in 2006, MFVP is affiliated to UMFCCI. Its members are fruits and vegetable farmers (producers), traders (wholesalers, distributors, exporters), and service providers, covering the entire business chain. The total number of members increased from 500 in 2006 to around 40,000 in 2015. The vision of the association is: “Until 2020, the position of Myanmar fresh produce is enhanced in existing and new markets in line with consumer requirements and growers needs”.
Avocado has recently become a high potential crop for export thus it is becoming increasingly popular among farmers in Myanmar. Avocado has been proven to be a profitable commercial crop bother for the local market and for export. Currently, there is a growing interest in the establishment of avocado in the horticultural industry. There is still a need to study cultivation of native varieties of Myanmar avocado which are grown in Southern Shan State, Southern Chin State, Pyin Oo Lwin Township and Naung Cho Township. AFFM members are among the participants in the process of classifying avocado varieties and from this, they will recommend which ones are suitable for commercial production.
AFFM is a member of the Asian Farmers’ Association (AFA) in Myanmar. ###
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