Myanmar's Government Aiding Expansion Of Coffee Plantations Over Next Year – CoffeeTalk

Taninthayi Region in Myanmar is set to expand its coffee plantations by 1,000 acres in the 2025-2026 financial year, as the crop is recognized as a potential commercial crop. The region is home to perennial crops like rubber, oil palm, and coconut but also favorable for cultivating Robusta coffee due to its suitable water sources, land conditions, and climate. The department plans to expand coffee cultivation across the region this year, with 1,874 acres expanded in the 2024-2025 financial year and 3,022 acres under cultivation.

In Myeik District alone, 940 acres were added in 2024-2025, bringing the district’s total to 1,200 acres. For 2025-2026, the department plans to expand by 1,000 more acres region-wide, including 500 acres in Myeik District. The department has nurtured 170,000 coffee seedlings for distribution. Coffee farmers in these areas receive free seedlings and technical advice on common cultivation issues, such as soil quality, good seed varieties, pest and disease control, and planting techniques.

The plan aims to increase farmers’ income, improve livelihoods, create local job opportunities, and help Myanmar coffee enter international markets. To support this, the department provides training and free seedlings to farmers. Coffee plantations in Myeik District have been established in Taninthayi and Mawtaung townships, as well as in Bokpyin Township, with acreage expanding in targeted areas. Farmers can maintain regular contact with the department for ongoing technical support.

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