Shinmataung Thanakha seedlings in Anyar (central Myanmar) have received orders from Ayeyawady Region.
Thailand also buys Myanmar’s Thanakha as well as seedlings.
“Thanakha is a must-have item for girls in Myanmar and there are orders from women in neighbouring Thailand. Growing Thanakha doesn’t need much cares. The earth in here is naturally perfect for growing Thanakha, so there is no particular problem for growing seedlings. Some plantation owners sold all their seedlings and stopped this business, but most of people resumed the seedling business. Buyers from Yangon, Pyay and Pathein have now placed orders for seedlings to grow it on trial,” said a Thanakha farmer from Myaing Township.
Thanakha plantations should be expanded as Myanmar’s Thanakha market is potential if the country is able to produce high-quality finished-products.
“I think Thanakha market is much promising if we can produce high-quality brands with the help of advanced technology. The trade is all-time good, especially it is the best in Tabodwe and Tabaung (Myanmar lunar months). Thanakha quality is the best in summer. Fungi happen in monsoon,” she said.
Thanakha grown in Ayadaw Township is called Shwebo Thanakha and Thanakha grown in Pakokku Township is called Shinmataung Thanakha. – Thit Taw/ZS
