Inspection of Agricultural Development: MGY Region CM inspected agricultural developments

Magway Region Chief Minister U Tin Ko Ko, accompanied by officials, inspected on the morning of October 24, the implementation and progress of improvement measures aimed at comprehensively developing the livestock breeding and agricultural sectors in Myinkun Village Tract, Magway Township.

First, the Chief Minister and officials visited a model monsoon paddy field growing the high-yielding Ayeyar Min rice variety in Myinkun Village, Magway Township. They inspected the cultivation practices using irrigation water supplied by the Myinkun solar-powered river water pumping project and observed the growth and development of the paddy crop.

The Chief Minister then met with local farmers, discussed their needs and gave necessary instructions. In response to requests concerning the development of the local agricultural sector, he coordinated with the relevant departments to address the farmers’ needs.

Next, the Chief Minister and officials inspected the road paving work underway on the Magway–Taungdwingyi–Myinkun road and visited more than century-old historic buildings in the Myinkun area. He gave instructions to the responsible officials on the necessary measures to secure the inclusion of the historic buildings in the register of commemorative bronze plaques recognizing ancient urban heritage.

He also inspected the operational status of the Myinkun solar-powered river water pumping project and met with farmers from the Myinkun area. After discussing and giving necessary instructions, the Chief Minister coordinated with the relevant departments to address the requests of the farmers for support to develop the local agricultural sector, it is reported.