Monywa, 7 November

A total of 139,701 acres of oilseed crops have been allocated to plant in Monywa District of Sagaing Region in this year’s winter oilseed crops growing season, according to the Township Agriculture Department.

In order to achieve high yield, officials from the District Department of Agriculture is making field trips and sharing knowledge on agricultural techniques such as good quality seeds, systematic ways of planting and prevention of pest infestation to farmers in the District.

Last year, 139,524 acres of oilseed crops were planned to grow in Monywa District but local farmers have successfully cultivated a total of 140,108 acres of oilseed crops. In this year’s oilseed crops growing season, local farmers have targeted to grow 139,701 acres of oilseed crops including 41,310 acres of ground nut, 66,991 acres of sesame, 100 acres of sunflower in the District.—District IPRD

Translated by JT