Kachin State has strong potential for agricultural development and manufacturing of value added agricultural products. The agricultural sector plays an important role in the economy of the state and produces a wide variety of crops. Demand from neighboring countries for these products is high. Kachin State has a great potential to boost its crop production, productivity of major crops is still low in comparison to neighboring countries. Agriculture in Kachin State is still based on traditional cultivation methods and a limited use of technology and availability of capital. However, the agricultural sector of Kachin State is becoming increasingly commercially oriented in recent years. Kachin State is a region with good soil for agriculture and easy access to water. With good soil fertility, many types of crops can be grown. Kachin State has a lot of wild and uncultivated land left for agriculture.
Priority Sectors for encouraging investment in KACHIN State
The following priority sectors will be set up to encourage investment in Kachin State based on the investment growth paths and development of the Kachin State:
- Agriculture Sector
- Manufacturing Sector of value added agricultural products
Agriculture Sector
Manufacturing Sector of value added agricultural Products
Agriculture Sector
Manufacturing Sector of value added agricultural Products
Value added productions of macadamia, coffee and tea leaf, rubber, banana, mulberry, butter, orange, mango, pineapple, lychee are high potential areas for investment. The abundant production of vegetables and fruits in the region makes it feasible to set up dehydration facilities and produce goods that can be exported to foreign countries. Cold storage is also a potential area for investment.