million
Farming families supplied with Awba products
%
Percentage of Myanmar workforce is employed by the Agriculture sector (source: ILO / Annual Labour Force Survey 2017)
%
Percentage of Myanmar’s GDP (source: CSO)
USD
Export value of Myanmar’s beans, pulses and seeds in FY 20/21 (source CSO)
Specialists in Crop Protection, Crop Nutrition and High-Quality Seeds
Established in 1995, Awba is Myanmar’s largest manufacturer and distributor of agricultural technology with a focus on crop protection, crop nutrition and high-quality seeds.
1500
agronomists
3.2
million farming families
Today, we employ more than 1,500 agronomists to serve 3.2 million farming families over agriculturally significant rural areas through providing holistic solutions across the agricultural value chain.
Understanding the Needs of Farmers
Our agronomists work closely with farmers to understand their needs and to identify knowledge gaps. We then work with them to nurture healthy, productive crops.
Developing Solutions
The Awba Agronomists draw upon years of trials, field experience and a profound local knowledge to develop customized solutions optimal for Myanmar’s conditions.
Formulating Products
We believe knowledge is power and search the world for the best innovations and talent for our Research and Development team. Our agriculture laboratory is one of the best in Myanmar.
Mission
To provide sustainable, high-quality solutions and services to Myanmar’s farmers, and create opportunities to enrich and empower rural farming communities Myanma Awba Group’s Mission & Vision are regularly reviewed by its leadership. The last review was done in 2021.
Vision
To shape the future of Myanmar’s agriculture sector by becoming a farmers-first Total Agriculture Solution Provider
Corporate Structure
Milestones
Hmawbi Agricultural Input Complex (HAIC) has received ECC certification, highlighting our dedication as the first organization in Myanmar’s pesticide manufacturing industry.
The production of parboiled rice has been established as Millco Company with a rice mill in Pathein City, Ayeyarwady Region
Myanma Awba Bio Tech Co., ltd has initiated the Organic Compound Fertilizer Plant project in Hmawbi to enhance crop yields, reduce farming costs, and promote sustainable agricultural practices.
Publication of Myanma Awba Group’s Non-Financial Report on the official website.
Pahtama Seed Co., Ltd. launched a large-scale community-based “Contract Farming Model” for pulses and oilseed crops.
First Impact Assessment Report by Maha Agriculture Private Co., Ltd.
Established the Htwet Toe Mobile Application and Village Link Technology Company to support farmers by leveraging mobile and satellite technology. These initiatives aim to provide access to agricultural techniques, market connectivity, and financial linkages.
Zega Finance Co., Ltd. received its NBFI license from the Central Bank of Myanmar.
Maha Agriculture Private Co., Ltd. secured investment from the International Finance Corporation (World Bank Group) to expand its operations nationwide.
To address the increasing use of agricultural pesticides in Myanmar, reduce foreign currency expenditure, and promote domestic technological development, the largest pesticide formulation plant in Southeast Asia, The Hmawbi Agricultural Inputs Complex (HAIC), was established. It was built with financial support from the International Finance Corporation (World Bank Group).
To address the financial hardships and cultivation cost challenges faced by farmers in the aftermath of Cyclone Nargis, the Maha Agriculture Microfinance Institution was established.
Established Myanmar’s first privately-owned compound and bulk blend fertilizer factory, along with a laboratory equipped with Gas Chromatography (GC) capabilities, to promote import substitution and replace imported pesticides and fertilizers.
Became the first company in Myanmar to produce Granulated Insecticide with an in-house granulation plant.
Established Myanmar’s first privately-owned pesticide formulation factory and laboratory to promote import substitution. Implementation of in-house PET bottling for pesticide packaging.
Initiated a fertilizer import and distribution business, introducing complex fertilizers to Myanmar farmers for the first time.
Founding of Ayeyarwaddy Seeds to import and distribute high-quality hybrid seeds.
Establishment of a repackaging plant in Yangon Industrial Zone. Expansion of the research team to 50 agronomists and distribution network to over 50 dealers nationwide.
Launch of compound fertilizers and achievement of US$1 million in crop protection product sales. Formation of the Research and Development team with five agronomists.
Myanma Awba Group was established, initiating operations with the import and distribution of agricultural chemicals (pesticides).