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The programme in Participatory Knowledge Management is envisaged to develop and implement relevant state-of-art models for effective and efficient transfer of scientific and technological know-how to the farmers and other stakeholders. Towards these objective four villages namely Thar Yar Kone, Chaung Sauk, Aung Pan and Gone Min Kwin have been selected where base line survey has been completed and constraints identified for increased production and income.
Objectives
- To carry out basic and strategic research in the area of extension education
- To carry out advanced education programmes leading to PhD degree in agricultural extension to meet the trained man-power requirements
- To carry out advanced training programmes to impact knowledge, skill and desired orientation to the persons engaged in teaching, research and transfer of technology
- To empower the farmers through capacity building to enable them to assume the roles of model farmers
- To render to expertise support, advisory and consultancy services in technology information dissemination
Teaching program
Postgraduate Courses
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| AEE-601* | Fundamentals of Extension Education | 3L + 0 P | I |
| AEE-602* | Fundamentals of Communication | 2L + 1P | I |
| AEE-603* | Diffusion And Adoption of Innovations | 2L + 1P | II |
| AEE-604* | Methods of Social Research | 2L + 1P | II |
| AEE-605 | Fundamentals Of Management in Extension | 3L + 0P | I |
| AEE-606 | Rural Sociology | 3L + 0P | I |
| AEE-607 | E-Extension And Knowledge Management | 2L + 1P | II |
| AEE-608 | Participatory Methods for Technology Development And Transfer | 2L + 1P | II |
| AEE-609 | Gender Sensitization for Development | 2L + 1P | I |
| AEE-611 | Advanced Farm management | 3L + 0P | II |
| AEE-621 | Agricultural Journalism | 2L + 1P | I |
| AEE-622 | Organizational Behaviour | 2L + 1P | II |
| AEE-623 | Training For Human Resource Development | 2L + 1P | I |
| AEE-624 | Entrepreneurship Development | 2L + 1P | II |
| AEE-651** | Advances in Agricultural Extension | 3L + 0P | I |
| AEE-652** | Monitoring, Evaluation And Impact Assessment Techniques | 2L + 1P | II |
| AEE-653** | Techniques of Measurement in Behavioral Sciences | 2L + 1P | I |
| AEE-654** | Advanced Instructional Technologies | 2L + 1P | II |
| AEE-691 | Seminar For M.Agr.Sc. (One) | 1 | I & II |
| AEE-692 | Seminar For Ph.D. (Two) | 1 | I & II |
| AEE-698 | Research For M.Agr.Sc. | 16 | – |
| AEE-699 | Research For Ph.D. | 35 | – |
Note:
*Core Course at M.Agr.Sc.
** Core Course at Ph.D.
Minor Subjects: Ag.Economics or Agronomy
Dr. Shwe Mar Than
Associate ProfessorHead of Division
PhD, M.Agr.Sc, B.Agr.Sc
email: dr.shwemarthan.yau.edu.mm
Daw Yin Yin Thant
Assistant LecturerM.Agr.Sc, B.Agr.Sc
email: yinyinthant1@yau.edu.mm
Daw Yee Phyo Mon
Assistant Research OfficerM.C.Tech, B.C.Tech (UCSY)
email: yeephyomon@yau.edu.mm
Daw Yin Nyein Aye
DemonstratorM.Agr.Sc (Candidate), B.Agr.Sc
email:yinnyeinaye@yau.edu.mm
Research Interest of PKMD
(1) Technology Adoption
(2) E-extension and Extension Methods
(3) Rural Sociology and Behavior Science
(4) Food and Nutrition Security
(5) Resource Allocation and Efficiency
(6) Climate Change Adaptation Strategies
(7) Value Chain Studies
Departmental Researches
| No. | Research Title | Researcher | Name of Project |
| 1. | Socioeconomic Conditions and Perception of Climate Change in Rice Varietal Selection by Smallholder Farmers in Myanmar | Dr. Shwe Mar Than & Thadar Htwe | JICA-TCP |
| 2. | Rice Varietal Assessment for Climate Change from Socioeconomic Point of View: A Case Study in Myitthar Township | Dr. Shwe Mar Than & Daw Yin Nyein Aye | JICA-TCP |
| 3. | Role of Indigenous Knowledge in Climate Change Adaptation Strategy : A Case Study Middle of Myanmar | Dr. Shwe Mar Than, Daw Yin Nyein Aye & Daw Yin Yin Thant | NCCSA (FAO) |
| 4. | Value Chain Development for Small Ruminants in Natmauk Township, Central Dry Zone | Dr. Shwe Mar Than, Daw Yin Nyein Aye & Daw Yin Yin Thant | ACIAR/LS/2014/056 |
| 5. | Constraints and Opportunities for Cattle Farmers in Myaing Township, Central Dry Zone | Dr. Shwe Mar Than, Daw Yin Yin Thant & Daw Yin Nyein Aye | ACIAR/LS/2016/132 |
| 6. | Analysis of Fruit and Vegetables Value Chain in Myanmar | Dr. Shwe Mar Than, Daw Yin Yin Thant & Daw Yin Nyein Aye | ADB-CABI (52239-001) |
Students’ Researches
| No. | Research Title | Students | Supervisor | Name of Project |
| 1. | Impact of land Fragmentation on Income of Farm Households in Yamethain Township | Soe Min Tun MAE-1 | Dr. Nay Myo Aung & Dr. Shwe Mar Than | Partially funded by ACARE |
| 2. | Impacts of integrated farming system on rural livelihoods and nutrition security in Hakha Township, Chin State | Nandar Min Than MAE- 2 | Dr. Shwe Mar Than | MIID |
| 3. | Study on Attitude and Knowledge of ICT- based Agricultural Extension Services in Farm Communication in Tatkon Township | Wai Phyo Aung MAE-3 | Dr. Nay Myo Aung & Dr. Shwe Mar Than | Partially funded by ACARE |
| 4. | Factors Influencing Farmers’ Adoption of Soil Conservation Practices in Chin State, Hakha Township | Kay Thwe Moe MAE-4 | Dr. Shwe Mar Than | MIID |
| 5. | Knowledge Level and Determinants of Adoption of Good Agricultural Practices of Mango Growers in Central Myanmar | Kyaw Min MAE-5 | Dr. Nyein Nyein Htwe, Dr. Nay Myo Aung, & Daw Yin Yin Thant | Partially funded by ACARE |
| 6. | Knowledge Assessment for Development of Elephant Foot Yam Value-added Enterprises in Hakha Township | Tin Maung Lwin MAE-6 | Dr. Shwe Mar Than | MIID |
| 7. | Farmer’s Preference to Accept on Different Modes of Agricultural Extension in Tatkon Township | Kyaw Zayar Myo MAE-7 | Dr.Yazar Hein & Dr. Nyein Nyein Htwe | Partially funded by ACARE |
| 8. | Farmers’ Attitude And Adoption Of Certified Rice Seed Utilization And Its Effect On Their Income In Lewe Township | Kyaw Nyi Nyi Htut MAE-8 | Dr. Hnin Yu Lwin , & Dr. Nyein Nyein Htwe | Partially funded by ACARE |
| 9. | Economics of Migration and its Impact on Rural Livelihood in Meikhtila Township | Zin Thu Thu Khing MAE-9 | Dr. Nay Myo Aung , & Dr. Shwe Mar Than | Partially funded by ACARE |
| 10. | Water Productivity Analysis In Sate Nyan -Ayeyarwaddy River Water Pumping Project Area In Myin Gyan Township | Zaw Myo Htut, MAE-10 | Dr. Nay Myo Aung, & Dr. Shwe Mar Than | Partially funded by ACARE |
| 11. | Assessment Of The Role Of Mass Media In The Dissemination Of Agricultural Information Among Farmers In Pyimana Township | Hnin Hnin Hling MAE-11 | Dr. Nyein Nyein Htwe, & Daw Yin Yin Thant | Partially funded by ACARE |
| 12. | Constraints and Opportunities faced by the Different Typology of Small Ruminants Households and their Impact on Rural Livelihood in Thazi Township | Ei Ei Phyo MAE-12 | Dr. Shwe Mar Than, & Dr. Aye AyeKhing | ACIAR/LS/2014/056 |
| 13. | Constraints and Opportunities Of Cattle Production Along Value Chain In Yamethin Township | Saung Sandar Aung MAE-13 | Dr. Shwe Mar Than & Dr. Htay Htay Oo | ACIAR/LS/2016/132 |
| 14. | Participation Of Women In Farming And Non- Farming Activities And Decision Making Behavior In Rural Community, DekkhinaThiri Township | Youn Khin Khin Min MAE-14 | Dr. Nyein Nyein Htwe & Dr. Hnin Yu Lwin | Partially funded by ACARE |
| 15. | Potential of Yield and Profits Improvement by Adoption of Systematic Nitrogen Fertilization Technology for Monsoon Rice Cultivation in Tatkon Township | Ay Mi Mi Zin MAE-15 | Dr. Shwe Mar Than, & Dr. Swe Swe Mar | ACIAR/SMCN/044/2014 |
