THE Department of Rural Development, under the Ministry of Cooperatives and Rural Development, launched a training ses­sion on producing natu­ral fertilizer and effective microorganisms (EM) bio-liquid yesterday in Yinthazi (West) Village, Magway Township. The training aims to support the livelihoods of rural res­idents and enhance their agricultural knowledge.

The opening cer­emony began with an address by Magway Re­gion Hluttaw Speaker Dr Maung Maung Htay. U San Nyunt Aung, Mag­way Region Minister for Electricity, Energy, Indus­try, and Road Transport, then urged the trainees to study the fertilizer production techniques systematically and to apply them effectively in practical agricultural fields. Magway Region Department of Rural De­velopment Head U Kyaw Zaw Hein also explained the objectives of the train­ing and observed the in­itial training sessions. The three-day, free-of-charge training is attend­ed by 20 participants from various villages within Magway Township. Ex­pert trainers will conduct both theoretical and prac­tical lessons, covering top­ics such as the benefits of natural farming, the func­tions and roles of benefi­cial microorganisms, the positive impact of using natural fertilizers on the ecosystem, and detailed techniques for producing natural fertilizers and EM bio-liquid. — Nyein Thu (Rural)