DEPUTY Minister for Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation Dr Aung Gyi visited Tatkon Township in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday morning, where he inspected the 20-acre farm of farmer U Tin Tun Aung. The farm cultivates Pawsan paddy, raises dairy cows and buffaloes, and produces and uses natural fertilizers. The Deputy Minister also observed the paddy fields and a duck farm (600 ducks) of farmer U Soe Aung.
He discussed with farmers the benefits of the integrated farming system, which combines crop cultivation and livestock breeding to generate higher income. He also encouraged the use of crop by-products as animal feed and livestock waste as natural fertilizer.
Later, the Deputy Minister visited Pay Taw Farm Land in Paytaw Village, where 75,000 layers are raised under a caged air-conditioned system with automated feeding, egg collection, and marketing processes. He reviewed the farm’s operations and offered suggestions for necessary improvements.
Afterwards, he attended a ceremony marking the 18th World Rabies Day, held at the Livestock Breeding and Veterinary Department office in Tatkon Township. He delivered an awareness speech on the origins of World Rabies Day and its 2025 theme: “Act Now: You, Me, Community — For a rabies-free world, act together without delay.” The Deputy Minister also observed officials administering rabies prevention vaccinations. —MNA/KZL
