Pwintbyu, 22 March

Pwintbyu Township, located in the Magway Region, has successfully harvested 1,780 acres of winter garden peas planted during the 2024-2025 winter crop season. The yield has averaged 16.52 bushels per acre, according to the Pwintbyu Township Agriculture Department.

This year, a total of 3,312 acres of winter garden peas were planted in the township. Harvesting began in February, and to date, 1,780 acres have been collected.

The Department of Agriculture has urged farmers in the region to select suitable bean varieties that thrive in the local climate to boost crop yields. Additionally, the department has recommended the use of irrigation, fertilizers, and pest and disease management practices. Farmers have also been trained in timely harvesting techniques and other essential farming methods.

Under the supervision of the Department of Agriculture, local farmers in Pwintbyu commercially cultivate a variety of beans, including garden peas, chickpeas, mung beans, butter beans, rice beans, lablab beans, and cowpeas, which are all grown during the winter crop season. Some farmers focus exclusively on bean cultivation, while others grow a combination of crops to diversify and increase their income.

If the cultivation of garden peas can be expanded and yields improved, it could not only meet domestic demand but also open opportunities for export, contributing to socio-economic development. Therefore, efforts are being made to expand garden peas cultivation across the region, according to Daw Moe Moe Wai, Staff Officer at the Township Department of Agriculture.— Hlaing Win Lay (Pwintbyu Myay)

Translated by JT