Doh Athan

Too poor to grow better rice: The debt trap facing Myanmar’s farmers

Rising fuel, fertiliser and food costs are pushing indebted farmers in Myanmar’s Ayeyarwady Delta deeper into poverty, forcing them to grow low-grade rice as they struggle to feed their families.

This video was made by freelancer Zaw Zaw and is available in English and Burmese.

Doh Athan is a podcast about human rights issues in Myanmar. It is made by local journalists with media partners from across the country, through a partnership with Fondation Hirondelle and the support of our donors.

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