IN Myanmar, the economy mainly relies on agriculture and livestock-based enterprises. About 70 per cent of the population lives in rural areas, and more than half are engaged in farming and livestock activities. Officials serving at the district and township levels need to be aware of the conditions in their respective areas and work to find ways to improve production enterprises.
As ensuring local food security is important, efforts must be made to prevent rice shortages. It is necessary to cultivate quality and high-yielding rice varieties. By-products such as broken rice and bran from rice mills can be used for producing animal feed, which also requires the expansion of rice mill operations. Oil crops can be produced as sesame oil and peanut oil in addition to oilseed expeller cakes for animal feed to contribute to livestock breeding enterprises. By advancing agricultural and livestock production, the local economy will improve. If efforts are made to increase per-acre yield and enhance productivity, it will bring significant benefits to the relevant regions.
To ensure the continued development of a region, it is necessary to maintain progress, strengthen the local economy, and promote the growth of production activities. Existing agricultural enterprises should increase their output in line with per-acre yield targets, and efforts should be made to enhance the productivity of all local production activities accordingly.
The central regions of Myanmar have climates and environments highly suitable for cotton cultivation. If cotton-based processing and production industries are developed as standards, it will bring significant benefits to the region. Quality long staple cotton strains should be cultivated to achieve target per-acre yields. In proper cultivation, factors such as seeds, soil, water, and correct techniques are crucial, so crop varieties must be carefully selected. Soil must be properly prepared, and water supply methods carefully planned and implemented. The most important factor is the use of proper systems. Good cultivation systems are essential for all farming operations, and without following correct methods, it will be difficult to achieve the designated per-acre yield targets.
Cotton cultivation is truly essential for Myanmar. Both State-owned and private textile factories require high-quality cotton. Cotton is a product that must be used for clothing, which is indispensable for people. For generations, farmers have had to leave the best ways of growing cotton in central Myanmar. With the support of relevant departments, now is the time for farmers to focus on selecting and planting high-yield cotton varieties to ensure a sufficient domestic supply of various cotton products.
