May 27, 2026
 

Myanmar pushes domestic pig breeding and dairy expansion in Nay Pyi Taw livestock zone review

State guidance issued during a presidential inspection of three livestock zones prioritises local feed sourcing, reduced import reliance for pig breeds, and broader dairy product development beyond yogurt.

Myanmar's President Min Aung Hlaing has called for reduced dependence on imported pig breeds and an expansion of dairy processing capabilities during an inspection of livestock operations across the Kangyi, Shwemyo and Pyaunggaunggyi zones in the Nay Pyi Taw Council Area.

On pig production, the President said efforts should focus on developing domestic breed expansion rather than relying on imports, and that successful existing pig-breeding operations should be studied to improve management, feeding and meat production systems. The inspection covered pig farms operated by both private businesses and military-affiliated units, with the latter supplying pork in fresh, dried and ready-to-eat forms to military commands.

On dairy, the President noted that milk processing in Myanmar is currently limited largely to yogurt production and directed that output of condensed milk, fresh milk and milk powder be developed to meet broader nutritional needs at affordable prices. At the No. 1 Kangyi Livestock Zone, officials briefed the President on dairy cattle breeding, calf rearing, and feed production using locally available raw materials.

On poultry, the President said layer and broiler operations should be upgraded incrementally, with automated feeding, watering and egg collection systems introduced over time. Practical measures such as replacing existing roofing materials with roof tiles to reduce heat stress in poultry sheds were also raised.

Across all sectors, the President emphasised that the three zones were selected for their feed resource availability and that projects must account for both feed supply and market access. Producing animal feed from domestic agricultural raw materials and ensuring adequate livestock supply, he said, would help bring down commodity prices and support national food security.

— Myanmar News Agency