This paper investigates the impact of transitioning from traditional to improved post-harvest rice farming practices in Myanmar's Ayeyarwaddy delta on farmer income, energy efficiency, and greenhouse gas emissions (GHGE). A field experiment with mechanized and traditional practices revealed that mechanized practices increased net income by 30–50%. Despite increased energy use, mechanized practices significantly reduced post-harvest losses and did not increase total life-cycle energy or GHGE. Improved practices, including combine harvesting, flatbed drying, and hermetic storage, reduced losses and improved rice quality. The findings offer valuable insights for policymakers in South and Southeast Asia.
Publisher
Scientific Reports
Published On
Nov 13, 2020
Authors
Martin Gummert, Nguyen-Van-Hung, Christopher Cabardo, Reianne Quilloy, Yan Lin Aung, Aung Myo Thant, Myo Aung Kyaw, Romeo Labios, Nyo Me Htwe, Grant R. Singleton
Tags
post-harvest
rice farming
farmer income
energy efficiency
greenhouse gas emissions
Myanmar
mechanized practices
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