Paddy cultivation techniques demonstratedax

Yangon, 8 Feb - State Peace and Development Council Member Lt-Gen Aung Htwe, this morning attended the demonstration on paddy cultivation techniques held at Taryaw agricultural research farm of Myanma Agriculture Service in Taunggyi Township.

Shan State MAS manager U Saw Jackson explained matters on the farm and nurturing of Shwe Yin Aye high-yield strain efforts for self-sufficiency of rice in the region and distribution of high-yield strains of paddy. General Manager of MAS Dr Min Aung reported matters on production and distribution of paddy seeds of the farm. Deputy Minister Brig-Gen Khin Maung reported matters on pilot cultivation of paddy in highland and the plain and assistance provided by the Ministry of Agriculture & Irrigation.

Commander Maj-Gen Khin Maung Myint made a supplementary report on organizing farmers to use high-yield seeds, distribution of chemical fertilizers, and dissemination of modern cultivation techniques. In response to the reports, Lt-Gen Aung Htwe said that in endeavouring for bringing about all-round development of the State, the Government is providing necessary assistance for ensuring success of the agriculture sector. All the regions in the country must be self-sufficient in food, he pointed out. He continued to say that roads and bridges are also being built nowadays for better transportation, promoting trade and further strengthening national unity among the people. The Government is also building universities and institutes throughout the country.

In Loilem District, a new university, a computer college and a technological college have been built and opened. Moreover, farm implements and machinery are being distributed in order to turn the conventional farming into mechanized one. As regards supply of electricity, natural gas power plants and hydro-electric power plants are built all over the country, he said. In Shan State, Tarhsan, Kengtaung and Shweli hydel power projects are being implemented for supplying sufficient electric power in order to turn the nation into the industrialized one, he observed. Now, the seven-point policy programme of the State has also been laid down and the national people are to take part in the programme actively and oppose destructive elements.

Afterwards, Lt-Gen Aung Htwe and party viewed round the documentary photos on cultivation of high yield paddy, samples of paddy and maize produced. Then, Lt-Gen Aung Htwe and party observed the demonstration on modern cultivation techniques of paddy and greeted the local populace cordially.