YANGON, Sept. 22 (Xinhua) -- Myanmar plans to cultivate up to 100,000 acres of coffee crops across the country within one to two years, an official from the Department of Agriculture told Xinhua on Monday.
The initiative aims to increase the production of agricultural products for export and ensure benefits for farmers, state-owned daily Myanma Alinn reported.
So far, about 63,226 acres of coffee crops have been planted across the country, the report said.
Currently, two types of coffee are being grown in Myanmar, Arabica coffee and Robusta coffee, it said.
The target areas for coffee cultivation to reach 100,000 acres include Nay Pyi Taw, Mandalay, Bago, Ayeyarwady, Mon, Tanintharyi, Sagaing, and Magway regions, it added.
To help achieve the target, the Department of Agriculture will provide coffee seeds, seedlings and technical support, the report said. ■
