Yangon Region Chief Minister Inspects Agriculture and Livestock Activities

Strategic Insights -

Yangon Region Chief Minister U Soe Thein recently visited several townships in the region to assess the state of agriculture and livestock activities. During the inspections, he observed various farming practices, including the use of natural fertilizers, solar-powered irrigation, and fish amino acid foliar fertilizer. The Chief Minister also visited duck farms and inspected water supply processes at dams and fish ponds. The visits aimed to ensure the successful implementation of agricultural and livestock projects in the region.

Key Takeaways:

  • Yangon Region Chief Minister U Soe Thein inspected 11.71 acres of farmland in Hlegu Township, where natural and pearl fertilizers were being applied, and solar-powered irrigation was used.
  • The Chief Minister visited 20-acre farmland in Taikkyi Township, where he observed the combined use of natural and chemical fertilizers, and distributed seeds for cash crop production.
  • New rice varieties, including Aung Naing Toe, Yezin Pawsan (1), Pawsan (2), and Pawsanyin, were displayed at the Department of Agriculture.
  • U Soe Thein visited a commercial layer duck farm in Taikkyi Township, which includes 15,000 layer ducks and 5,000 adult ducks, and 6,000 ducklings.
  • The Chief Minister inspected water supply processes at Thanatchaung Dam, including water storage, capacity, and maintenance of the dam environment.
  • A 10-acre paddy farm in Hmawby Township was visited, where weeds were being removed to cultivate rainfed paddy and fertilizer was being applied.
  • Agricultural and livestock officials were coordinated with to ensure the successful implementation of projects in the region.
  • The Chief Minister's visits aimed to ensure the successful implementation of agricultural and livestock projects in the region.

Statistics:

  • 11.71 acres of farmland were inspected in Hlegu Township.
  • 20 acres of farmland were visited in Taikkyi Township.
  • 5,000 adult ducks and 6,000 ducklings are being raised at a commercial layer duck farm.
  • 15,000 layer ducks are being raised at the same farm.
  • 10 acres of paddy farm were visited in Hmawby Township.
  • 15,000 layer ducks and 5,000 adult ducks are being raised in total.
  • The Chief Minister visited Hlegu, Taikkyi, and Hmawby townships.

Sources:

  • Zwe Htet Ko (IPRD)
  • The Global New Light of Myanmar, distributed by Contify.com