In the project area of Pin Khin, Paw In and Hmway Pyin village tracts, the purpose of eliminating opium cultivation in the mountain areas, organized discussions were held last year for the cultivation of coffee, long-term crop. Therefore, this year, to the village communities who joined to plant coffee, before planting the coffee trees, preparing land, plotting contour strip with A frame, digging holes and etc. were carried out with volunteers.
In July 2024, project distributed the local coffee seedlings to 53.9 acre (134.75 rai), 67,920 plants, 91 plots and 91 farmers at 17 villages of Pin Khin, Paw In and Hmway Pyin village tracts (mountain area). Below is the detailed table listing of the planned number of coffee plants to be cultivated and the corresponding list of participating farmers for this year.
In 2025 year, the number of farmers interested in coffee cultivation has increased. Before planting coffee, land preparation activities such as clearing and digging planting holes were carried out in the farms in collaboration with volunteers.
From May to July 2025, the project distributed a total of 56,300 coffee seedlings to 64 farmers across 4 village tracts, covering 64 farms and 47 acres for expansion planting. After the distribution, project staff and volunteers conducted practical demonstrations of coffee cultivation techniques, and coffee planting activities were successfully completed at 100%
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