Providing agricultural inputs: MCRD UM delivered the opening remarks

An event focused on providing seeds, fertilizer inputs, seeders, and manual transplanters, along with connecting with agricultural service associations for plowing, was held at the City Hall in Bago on June 23.

The event was jointly organized by the Department of Cooperatives, seed production companies, input supply companies, and agricultural machinery sales companies. Union Minister for Cooperatives and Rural Development U Hla Moe, Bago Region Chief Minister U Myo Swe Win, region ministers, permanent secretaries, directors-general, and officials attended the ceremony.

During the ceremony, Union Minister U Hla Moe stated that the ministry is rapidly implementing basic infrastructure development projects, as well as agriculture, livestock, and small-scale production businesses under the guidance of the State.

These initiatives aim to increase the per-family income of rural populations and enable them to engage in agricultural, livestock, and individual production activities. He also mentioned that efforts are underway to ensure farmers have access to high-quality seeds, provide necessary inputs, and secure stable markets for agricultural and livestock products. Following that, Bago Region Chief Minister U Myo Swe Win delivered remarks.

Next, the Director-General of the Department of Cooperatives, the Regional Manager of the Myanmar Agricultural Development Bank (Regional Branch), and representatives from the attending companies presented on their respective sectors, covering seed production status, fertilizer input production, and the import and sales of agricultural machinery.

Attending farmers then raised questions, and the Union Minister and Chief Minister provided the necessary coordination and solutions. Subsequently, the Union Minister, the Chief Minister, and the Region Ministers distributed high-yield paddy seeds, seeders, and fertilizer inputs to member farmers of agricultural cooperative associations within the region.

They then observed an exhibition showcasing various seeds, fertilizer inputs, and agricultural machinery displayed by private companies. Later, the Union Minister and officials visited Oh Bo Village in Bago Township, where they inspected the plowing activities carried out by the Oh Bo Village Agricultural Service Cooperative with tractors.

They also observed a "Thu" motorcycle repair business operated by a trainee in Zayatkwin Village, Hlegu Township, Yangon Region. Additionally, they reviewed the upgrading of the road connecting Yemon Village to the Yangon-Bago Road into a concrete road in Hlegu Township, Yangon Region, and inspected a group-based dairy cow farming project funded by the Rural Business Fund (RBF) in Ye Su Village, Hmawbi Township.

During these visits, relevant officials presented on the ongoing work. It was reported that the Union Minister discussed the necessary points based on the presentations and provided coordinated solutions to the concerns raised by the member farmers.