The LIFT Fund

We thank @ukinmyanmar @dfat @CanadaDev @DanishMFA @EU_Partnerships @MFATNZ @SwissDevCoop @NorwayMFA @USEmbassyBurma for their contributions to improving the #livelihoods and #foodsecurity of people in #Myanmar.

For many farmers, a rice field has meant one harvest each season. Now, some are raising fish alongside rice in the same field, helping improve food access, strengthen livelihoods, and build resilience. Read more: lift-fund.org/en/stories/ric… #integratedricefishfarming

Bokashi turns farm waste into gold. Using locally available materials, it improves soil health, supports crop growth, and reduces chemical inputs. A practical approach for lower cost, more resilient farming. Video is imaginary AI-content #substainableagriculture @UNOPS

From rice fields in the delta to maize and vegetables in the hilly areas, Myanmar’s agricultural systems are closely connected to climate and geography. Swipe through to explore what grows where during the monsoon season across Myanmar.

Monsoon season is vital to agriculture in Myanmar, but what farmers grow depends on location. Agro-ecological zones differ in rainfall, temperature, landscape, and farming conditions. These differences shape rainy-season crops and the livelihoods linked to them.

Good preparation can help support healthier crops, improve soil conditions, and strengthen farming activities throughout the rainy season. Swipe through to explore the 5 things farmers often prepare before the monsoon arrives.

Farmers across #Myanmar are preparing for the monsoon season. Before planting begins, many farming activities take place—from preparing land and collecting seeds to organising labour, producing fertiliser, and protecting fields from pests and weeds.

Plant health is about more than crops. It affects how farmers manage risk, adapt to changing weather, and sustain their livelihoods. LIFT’s Specialists explain why supporting plant health requires a system approach. lift-fund.org/en/why-plant-h… #PlantHealthDay @UNOPS

Farmers are better able to manage climate and agricultural risks when they have access to quality seeds, healthy soil, reliable water, and practical farming knowledge. Healthy plants support more resilient communities. #PlantHealthDay #FoodSecurity #ResilientAgriculture

Plant health is closely linked to food security, stable incomes, and community resilience. Why does it matter? Swipe through the slides to see how healthy crops support food production, livelihoods, and help farmers respond to climate-related challenges. #PlantHealthDay

Plant health is more than seeds or inputs. Soil, water, climate, and farmer knowledge all shape crop outcomes. As our specialists note, resilient agriculture requires a systems approach that connects production, resources, and resilience. #PlantHealthDay

Through its programmes, LIFT supports communities to rebuild livelihoods, restore productive assets, and strengthen their ability to cope with future shocks—helping recovery move forward in a more resilient way. #BuildingResilience @UNOPS

On the International Day in Memory of the Victims of Earthquakes, we remember those whose lives have been changed by earthquakes. Beyond the immediate impact, recovery takes time, and risks remain where systems are not prepared. Preparedness and resilience matter. @UNOPS

Rice fields often produce just one crop each season. But with integrated rice–fish farming, the same field can grow rice and raise fish together. This supports food, nutrition, and income — all from one field. One field. Two harvests. (AI-generated elements included)

When fuel is costly or hard to access, farms and small businesses struggle. Work slows, costs rise, and incomes become uncertain. Renewable energy can power livelihoods, lower long-term costs, and help communities stay resilient. (This video includes AI-generated elements.)

For many farming communities, the disaster did not only damage homes. Farmland was cracked, uneven, and difficult to cultivate. For some, this meant losing an entire planting season and their main source of income. #RebuildingMyanmarTogether lift-fund.org/en/one-year-af…

“After the earthquake, my land was damaged and I could not farm. Now I am growing crops again.” One year after the earthquake, recovery continues across Myanmar. #RebuildingMyanmarTogether lift-fund.org/en/one-year-af…

Through coordinated response and early recovery support, farmers have returned to their fields, and small businesses are rebuilding, one year after the earthquake. Recovery takes time, but communities are moving forward. #rebuildingmyanmartogether youtu.be/Lb9Awnpscb0?si…

One year after the earthquake, recovery continues across Myanmar. The disaster impacted millions of lives, damaging homes, farmland, and livelihoods. For many communities, rebuilding has meant restoring the systems that sustain daily life. youtu.be/Lb9Awnpscb0?si…

One year after the earthquake, recovery continues across central #Myanmar. Farmland was damaged, disrupting planting and livelihoods. With land restoration and agricultural support, farmers are returning to production. #RebuildingMyanmarTogether

Integrated rice–fish farming requires careful management of water levels, soil conditions and pest control practices. Chemical pesticides are generally avoided to protect the fish. For many farmers, the method offers a way to diversify production to make better use of their land.

During the growing season, fish can be harvested periodically, while rice is harvested at the end of the cropping cycle. This provides additional food for families and sometimes extra income.

Rice fields usually produce one harvest each season. But with integrated rice–fish farming, farmers raise fish alongside rice in the same field. Fish help control insects and improve soil nutrients while farmers gain an additional source of nutritious food and income.