Pwintbyu, 21 July

Pwintbyu Township in Minbu District, Magway Region, has successfully completed the planting of 28,021 acres of oilseed crops during this rainy season, according to the Township Agriculture Department.

The Township Agriculture Department had set a target of 29,385 acres for oilseed cultivation this season, with planting beginning in June. As of today, 28,021 acres have been planted.

To support the expansion of oilseed cultivation and improve per-acre yields, the Department of Agriculture is working closely with local farmers. Training and guidance are being provided on selecting suitable high-yield varieties crops, implementing Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), and managing pests and crop diseases effectively.

“If oilseed crops can be cultivated with good yields and quality, it will not only meet local demand for cooking oil, but also generate income from surplus sales and help improve the socio-economic conditions of local communities. Therefore, efforts should be made to further expand oilseed cultivation in the region,” said an official from the department.— Hlaing Win Lay (Pwintbyu Myay)

Translated by JT