MYANMAR Rice Federation (MRF) stated that model farming with utilization of organic compound fertilizer reached 39 plots in Nay Pyi Taw, Yangon, Bago, Mandalay and Ayeyawady regions in the 2024-2025 monsoon paddy season.
Department of Agriculture, MRF and organic fertilizer manufacturing companies joined hands to do research on model farming with the use of organic compound fertilizer to ramp up paddy yield, save some agricultural input, create sustainable agriculture and improve good agricultural practices.
Demonstration, farmers awareness campaigns and harvesting were conducted in those research farms.
MRF has been carrying out repatriation activities in flood-stricken areas affected by Typhoon Yagi in early September. They are joining hands with related institutions and departments for agricultural post-flood recovery programmes. MRF contributed towards vulnerable farmers who suffered due to unprecedented flooding, along with affiliated associations (Myanmar Rice Millers Association, Myanmar Paddy Producers Association, Myanmar Rice and Paddy Traders Association, member companies). MRF put K500 million for the donation of rice bags, paddy seed and fertilizer and K1.25 billion of capital revolving fund to offer zero-interest loans for farmers through a Leading Group for the Protection of Farmer Rights and Enhancement of their Benefits under the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation under those programmes. — NN/KK
