Inspection Tour: SAC Vice Chairman inspects agriculture and livestock works

Vice-Chairman of the State Administration Council Deputy Prime Minister Vice-Senior General Soe Win inspected the Shwe Pyi agriculture and livestock zone project and the Nyaunghnapin agriculture and livestock special zone in Yangon Region on Thursday.

At Sein Lan Agriculture Production and General Trading Cooperative Ltd and Htun Organic Cooperative Society’s Agricultural Farm, he viewed the cultivation of seasonal crops, distribution to the market, and use of EM-bokashi. The agricultural works have been engaged in the area of over 7,400 acres out of more than 9,100 acres of Nyaunghnapin agriculture and livestock special zone. Vegetables and crops from the agricultural zone are being sent to the wholesale and retail markets in the region daily.

The Vice-Senior General later went to the learning center of CP Group and inspected the breeding of pigs through the Evaporated Cooling System.

At the agriculture and livestock farm of Myanmar Green Light (MGL), the Vice-Senior General inspected the breeding of layers and fish ponds, as well as the growing of pomelo and durain. At the hall of the special zone, the Vice-Senior General met with departmental officials and business people from Hmawby Township.

The Yangon Region chief minister reported on operations of agriculture and livestock farms, sales of vegetables, meat, milk and eggs, and implementation of the agriculture and livestock zone.

The Vice-Senior General stressed the needs to ensure an adequate supply of meat, fish, eggs, and vegetables in Yangon Region.  He also emphasized the importance of bio-security while adopting modern, scientific methods of cultivation and farming rather than relying on traditional practices.

The Vice-Senior General later viewed the breeding of pigs and layers at zone 2. He also inspected the maintenance of the separate meeting rooms and Pyidaungsu Hall where the National Convention was convened near Nyaunghnapin Village.

At the Shwepyi Agriculture and Livestock Zone Project of Myanmar Economic Corporation, the Vice-Senior General inspected the breeding of layers and pigs, cultivation of hybrid maize, production of feedstuffs, electrifying the layer farms and construction of buildings.

After hearing the reports, the Vice-Senior General urged all to make efforts for production and distribution of quality pure breeds and animal feed at affordable prices. The Vice-Senior General then viewed round piggery and poultry farms.