The Myanmar Agriculture Service (MAS), headed by a Managing Director, is the sole government institution responsible for providing public extension services to the farmers. The MAS performs functions including extension towards the following objectives:
The increased production of major crops;
The development of improved production technology through proper research on management of soil crop and pest control;
The development of suitable high-yielding crop varieties;
The transfer of appropriate crop production technology through agricultural extension program;
The distribution of certified seeds through the seed program;
The provision of agricultural inputs;
The classification of soils and advising on soil conservation techniques;
The exploration of export markets on some agricultural produce.