Awareness discussion held in Kangyidaung Township on achieving full acreage and target yields for winter oilseed crops

Kangyidaung 5 November

            An awareness discussion on achieving full acreage and target yields of winter oilseed cultivation was held at a monastery in Mikyaungtayar village-tract in Kangyidaung Township, Pathein District, Ayeyawaddy Region on 4 November.

            During the discussion, an official from the township department of agriculture explained on expanding winter oilseed cultivation, meeting the targeted acreage and yields, choosing high-yield seed varieties suited to the local area and using systematic agricultural practices.

            Additionally, the officials discussed farmers’ needs related to crop cultivation and livestock breeding and points to be followed to achieve target yields. Then the local farmers raised the questions they wanted to know and the officials responded to their queries.

Kyaw Zin Soe (IPRD)

Translated by Suyee