Indigenous eco-knowledge and eco-history of dry zone in Myanmar

2010 Fiscal Year Final Research Report

• Project/Area Number: 19710214
• Research Category: Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B)
• Allocation Type: Single-year Grants
• Research Field: Area studies
• Research Institution: Ritsumeikan University
• Principal Investigator: MATSUDA Masahiko Ritsumeikan University, 国際関係学部, 准教授 (60434693)
• Project Period (FY): 2007 – 2010
• Keywords: ミャンマー / ビルマ / 農業生態 / 農村開発 / 半乾燥地

Research Abstract

This study mainly aims to evaluate stability/instability of crop production in rain-fed farming in the central dry zone of Myanmar. Based on data obtained by continuous field surveys at a study village, large fluctuation in yield of each major crops as well as relatively stable total-production were found for years studied. Appropriate combination of crops by local farmers, an eco-knowledge which has been developed for long time, could create the stability of crop production on village-level.

Research Products

• [Journal Article] Intensification level of rice farming in Myanmar : Implication for its sustainable development. (2011)
  • Author(s): Matsuda, M.
  • Journal Title: Environment, Development and Sustainability 13(1) Pages: 51-64(DOI:10.1007/s10668-010-9247-7)
  • Peer Reviewed
• [Journal Article] Dynamics of rice production development in Myanmar : Growth center, technological changes, and driving forces. (2009)
  • Author(s): Matsuda, M.
  • Journal Title: Tropical Agriculture and Development 53(1) Pages: 14-27
  • Peer Reviewed
• [Presentation] ミャンマー水田稲作の集約化レベル-農家聞き取り調査からみた化学肥料投入と収量の実態 (2010)
  • Author(s): 松田正彦
  • Organizer: 日本熱帯農業学会・第107回講演会
  • Place of Presentation: 千葉大学
  • Year and Date: 2010-03-28
• [Presentation] ミャンマー・シャン高原南部の畑作農村における農業生態システムの変容-商業的農業への転換と灌漑畑作の発展 (2010)
  • Author(s): 松田正彦
  • Organizer: 日本熱帯農業学会・第107回講演会
  • Place of Presentation: 千葉大学
  • Year and Date: 2010-03-28
• [Presentation] ミャンマー中央乾燥平原における不確実な降雨と天水畑作生産の年変動 (2008)
  • Author(s): 松田正彦
  • Organizer: 日本熱帯農業学会・第104回講演会
  • Place of Presentation: 鹿児島大学
  • Year and Date: 2008-10-19
• [Presentation] ミャンマー・シャン州北部におけるハイブリッド稲作の拡大 (2007)
  • Author(s): 松田正彦
  • Organizer: 日本熱帯農業学会・第102回講演会
  • Place of Presentation: 宮崎大学
  • Year and Date: 20071000
• [Presentation] ミャンマー稲作の中長期的展開-生態区と農業開発政策の視点から (2007)
  • Author(s): 松田正彦
  • Organizer: 日本熱帯農業学会・第102回講演会
  • Place of Presentation: 宮崎大学
  • Year and Date: 20071000
• [Remarks] 松田正彦.ミャンマー中央乾燥平原の農業はいかに不安定か?ミャンマー開発研究会.2011年3月.JICAミャンマー事務所
• [Remarks] Matsuda, M. Intensification level of rice farming in Myanmar : Implication for its sustainable development. International Seminar "Agriculture and Rural Development in Myanmar". March 2011.Department of Agricultural Planning, Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation, Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar
• [Remarks] Matsuda, M. Agricultural systems in the central dry zone of Myanmar : Indigenous strategy of crop farming for limited and uncertain rainfall. International Seminar "Agriculture and Rural Development in Myanmar". February 2011.Department of Agricultural Planning, Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation, Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar
• [Remarks] 松田正彦.中央乾燥平原の農業生態システム-不安定な降雨と天水畑作.ビルマ研究会・2008年度大会.2008年5月.アジア経済研究所
• [Remarks] 松田正彦.農業技術からみたミャンマー稲作-中国国境からの技術変容.ビルマ研究会・2007年度大会.2007年5月.東北学院大学