Pwintbyu 9 January

            A total of 15,048 acres of winter sunflowers have been planted in Pwintbyu Township, Minbu District, Magway Region, according to the Township Department of Agriculture.

            It is planned to grow 16,150 acres of sunflowers in winter crop season, starting the cultivation on October, 2025. Now, a total of 15,048 acres of sunflower have been planted.

            During the winter crop season, agricultural officials, in cooperation with local sunflower farmers, are conducting awareness programs. These initiatives focus on expanding cultivated acreage, improving yields, preventing pest and disease infestation, applying Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), and selecting high-quality seeds.

            The increase of sunflower cultivation will not only meet local oil demand but also raise farmer’s incomes and improve livelihoods through surplus sales.

Hlaing Win Lay (Pwintbyu Myay)

Translated by  Suyee