October 07
According to the Department of Agriculture in Yangon Region, 46,796 acres of paddy have been replanted after flooding caused by the effects of Typhoon Yagi.
For this year’s rainy season, 1,148,222 acres were planned for monsoon paddy cultivation in the region, of which 1,101,506 acres were planted. However, due to rising water levels from the Hlaing River and Ayeyawady River, 99,205 acres of paddy fields were flooded and damaged. As of 25 September, 46,796 acres of paddy have been replanted.
In the flood-affected areas, the Department of Agriculture has undertaken recovery efforts. These include salvaging seedlings, supplying water to help the plants grow, broadcasting gypsum powder (112 pounds per acre), and adding urea and compound fertilizers at a rate of 56 pounds per acre when the plants turn. In addition, 1/4 of a bag of potash fertilizer per acre was applied during the flood recovery. The Myanmar Rice Federation (MRF) is providing the necessary monsoon paddy seeds and fertilizers through the crop delivery system based on the level of damage.
For the 2024-2025 season, efforts are being made to fully replant the monsoon paddy areas affected by flooding. This includes coordinating with regional, district, township, ward, and village agricultural supervision groups to manage seedling reserves and ensure stable yields in flooded areas. Awareness activities are also being conducted. The Department of Agriculture and farmers are working together to replant the remaining fields by the end of October. — Nyein Thu (MNA)/TKO
