Pwintbyu Township Begins Harvesting Rain-fed Peanuts, Yields Average 55.42 Baskets per Acre

Pwintbyu, 11 September

Farmers in Pwintbyu Township, Magway Region, have begun harvesting rain-fed peanuts planted during this year’s rainy season. Favorable weather conditions contributed to successful crop growth, and harvesting activities, which began in the second week of August, have so far yielded an average of 55.42 baskets per acre, according to the Pwintbyu Township Agriculture Department.

This rainy season, a total of 5,267 acres of peanuts were cultivated in the township, aiming to meet local edible oil needs and boost farmers’ incomes.

To support the farmers, agricultural staff from the Department of Agriculture provided a range of technical assistance, including promotion of regionally suitable peanut varieties, proper planting techniques, application of Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), systematic fertilizer use and integrated pest management.

“If the yield and quality of peanuts can be improved, it will not only satisfy local consumption needs but also provide farmers with additional income through surplus sales. This, in turn, will contribute to better livelihoods and overall socio-economic development. Therefore, expanding peanut cultivation across regions should be prioritized,” said Daw Moe Moe Wai, Staff Officer of the Township Agriculture Department.— Hlaing Win Lay (Pwintbyu Myay)

Translated by JT