Standard planting plots and seed farms implemented in Yangon region

THE Department of Agricul­ture cultivated 1,500 acres of rice standard planting plots and 1,200 acres of
MoI Union Minister attends opening ceremony of Community Centre (Taunggyi)
THE opening ceremony of the community centre that was completed in Taunggyi, Shan State (south), was held
It is necessary to set up a system to continuously monitor all already-grown plants: Senior General
NURTURING of saplings must be undertaken without fail depending on the season and terms of saplings, said Chairman of the State Administration Council
Digging tube well in Gaunggin village, Aunglan Township inspected
The officials from the Department inspected the digging process and urged the responsible people from the company to meet the set standard within the target date. 
Monsoon agricultural loans disbursed to farmers in Laymyathnar Township 
Myanma Agricultural Development Bank in Laymyathnar Township, Hinthada District, Ayeyawady Region is dispensing monsoon agricultural loans to farmers in Thkutchaung village-tract in the township on July 25.
CBM stops rumour of reimplementation of FEC system
Central Bank of Myanmar (CBM) denied spreading rumour of reimplementation of Foreign Exchange Certificate which was earlier abolished, according to a notification released by the CBM on 22 July.
Growers eye Konjac for mixed cropping in Palauk as it raises profitability
High profitability and foreign demand prompted locals in Palauk town, Palaw Township of Taninthayi Region to cultivate Konjac (elephant yam) under a mixed cropping system so the number of Konjac growers on a commercial scale has grown, according to the Agriculture Department in Palauk Town.