More than 350,000 acres of oil crops are being targeted for cultivation in the 2026-2027 cultivation season within Oil Crop Special Zone 2, which comprises nine townships in Magway Region.
The designation and implementation of oil crop special zones are being carried out to increase oil crop production and promote the development of the oil crop sector in Myanmar.
In Oil Crop Special Zone 2, a total of nine townships – namely Minbu (Sagu) Township, Pwintbyu Township, Salin Township, Sedoktara Township and Ngaphe Township in Minbu District, as well as Thayet Township, Mindon Township, Minhla Township and Kamma Township in Thayet District – are planning to cultivate a total of 355,600 acres of oil crops, including groundnuts, sesame and sunflower.
The Department of Agriculture has already distributed Magway black sesame seeds, Sinshwekya-2 sunflower seeds, Tuntarni groundnut seeds, and Sunn hemp seeds for soil improvement to be cultivated within the area of Oil Crop Special Zone 2.
Agricultural experts have conducted educational talks for farmers who will cultivate crops within Oil Crop Special Zone 2, focusing on increasing oil crop production, improving soil fertility, and the benefits that can be gained from using high-quality and pure seeds. — ASH/KNN