. >> with its expansive delta, myanmar, in the south of the indie chinese peninsula was once one of asia'sost fertile grain producers. but when british colonial rule began in 1885, agricultural development came to a stand still. following a period of japanese rule, in 1962, the post independence government was overthrown in a military coup. this brought economic sanctions and trade reis strixs from the west. denied access to modern fertilizers and efficient equipment, farmers were unable to achieve stable yields or improve the quality of their crops. mm-hm mm-hm mm- many had to sell their land. these workers can't afford to buy tractors or cultivators, even second-hand machinery can cost ten times their annual income. the new government has tried various measures, but none have brought widespread improvements in the lives of rural poor. >> translator: in the past, many had to grow designated items, but now they're free to choose crops that sell. however, many tenant farmers still have to struggle to get by. as do those working on small plots of >> four years ago, myo tun used the service t