The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation (MoA­LI) and the International Com­mittee of the Red Cross (ICRC) discussed agricultural coopera­tion projects for those farmers living in conflict areas on 27 August at the meeting hall in Nay Pyi Taw.

The discussions high­lighted projects which the Department of Planning, the Agriculture Department, the Livestock Breeding and Vet­erinary Department (LBVD) and ICRC will sign for those residents from conflict areas to enhance agricultural and live­stock production, services and agricultural equipment,

The projects will primarily focus on farm infrastructure to handle and process seeds and provide agricultural inputs in cooperation with the Agricul­ture Department.

Additionally, opening com­munity-based animal health workers courses and providing necessary assistance to opti­mize livestock production in collaboration with the LBVD are included as well.

These projects also aim to make agriculture and livestock businesses more sustainable with climate-resilient practices and encourage community self-help projects.

Dr Ye Tint Tun, direc­tor-general of the Agriculture Department, addressed the need to forward projects to sen­ior officials to ensure they are in line with the State’s policies and directives. — NN/KK