Ayeyawady Region Chief Minister U Tin Maung Win and officials on 19 April inspected the development of drum seeder production at No 13 Ward Indus­trial Zone in Pathein ahead of the upcoming monsoon paddy season.

 

The factory officials pro­vided the chief minister with a detailed walkthrough of the assembly process, from wheel production to the final stage of painting the machines.

 

The chief minister empha­sized the region’s pivotal role in the agricultural sector and underscored the significance of agricultural machinery and workshops. He urged the officials to carefully consider the suit­ability of drum seeders for the region’s diverse land and climate conditions while also ensuring affordability.

 

Additionally, he advocated for the advancement of agri­cultural machinery through re­search to better assist farmers. — IPRD/NT