Natmauk, 15 July

Natmauk Township in the Magway Region has planted 134,670 acres of sesame as of June, as part of its plan to cultivate a total of 186,595 acres during this rainy season, according to the Natmauk Township Agriculture Department.

To achieve the planting target, farmers in the township are continuing to grow high-quality, high-yield sesame varieties that are well-suited to local conditions during the latter part of the rainy season.

An official from the Township Agriculture Department stated that if farmers can successfully grow sesame—a key oilseed crop—with good yields, it will help ensure a sufficient supply of edible oil for the region and provide surplus for export. This, in turn, is expected to boost socio-economic development. Additionally, model plots have been established to demonstrate best practices for increasing sesame yields.—U Hla Win

Translated by JT