Why promoting small holder agriculture is good for developing countries. | Ewan Lamont | TEDxYangon

Did you ever try growing tomatoes? Challenges the myth of large farms representing agriculture development.
Ewan Lamont is Chief Operating Officer of Myanma Awba, the leading group of companies in Myanmar focused on agriculture. He is a strong proponent of agricultural technology and education, and the role they can play in transforming rural communities and accelerating economic improvement across the country.
Prior to the world of agriculture, Ewan spent seven years in Beijing helping foreign investors find their feet in the frothy pre-Olympics days and navigating the world of finance with Chinese characteristics. He left China through the ‘back door’, conducting field research into the ancient Central Asian trade routes for rhubarb seeds - a more lucrative, and delicious, commodity than silk.
Originally from the UK, Ewan has lived and worked in a scattering of cities across Latin America, Europe and Southeast Asia and holds an MBA from INSEAD and an MA from Cambridge University. He is based in Yangon with his young family and speaks enthusiastic, limited and wildly inaccurate Burmese.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@asmitagorkhali9773]

Excellent presentation on important agenda

[@mslacolombie]

This wonderful talk is still applicable to so many parts of the world. Thank you!

[@eunicemutale6683]

wow these are great minds... i love this i wish many people can see this ...... it really makes sense

[@gullapallisujatha424]

Really fantastic talk on small holder farmers Mr.Ewan Lamont. G.k.Rao Viswamatha farms, india

[@juniormichael354]

This information is gold

[@shaibuvictor2984]

One of the best TEDx presentation I've heard.

[@edisoncortes9632]

Congrats Ewan! Great Talk my friend ;)

[@SilvanaBuilesG]

Great great talk!

[@eunicemutale6683]

do you have more videos on development or agriculture

[@mehdihassan6697]

I partially agree with what you said, but this way we cannot answer to the striking demand for food as a result of unexpected population growth. On the other hand, natural resources are getting scarcer due to climate change. Land reforms, extension training and digital farming all orchestrate the idea to bring natural resources into use more efficiently. The aim is to gain more yield from the same or even less amount of water or soil that is used for traditional farming. So, to answer to food demand, intervention is necessary to enhance the capacity of small-scale farmers.

Check out regenerative agriculture, it’s absolutely possible. In the end it’s about building up soil instead of erosion. Good soil creates resistance towards flooding and fire, creates habitats for diversity and nutritious food. And you can do both organically and not, depending on your needs. (Even if most practices are organic). I start to see more big scale project showing up with his practices in the EU and from big food producers. :)

[@angelinabeniwal148]

But here's the thing. Small and scattered land holding increases the cost of management and elicits modern technological use over them.

[@TheChachona]

What is he saying?

[@danielcesler5264]

Great idea, but not possible in the current agricultural industry, because your tomatoe isn't worth anything. Maybe that's why they are growing poppies

[@li7862]

if i could i would start a farm all over the world guidances so we all have a plan and the economy is safer

[@madafufarm]

I agree what he say