Union Minister U Tin Aung San at the Ministry of the President’s Office, who is also chairman of the Leading Committee for Agriculture and Livestock Based Economic Development and the Establishment of Special Development Zones, inspected agricultural, livestock and regional development activities in Yamethin District, Mandalay Region.
Accompanied by Nay Pyi Taw Council Member U Aung Zeya, Mandalay Region Minister for Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation U Hla Myo and officials, the Union minister met departmental officials in Yamethin and stressed the need for accurate agricultural and livestock production data, higher crop yields, multiple cropping, expanded grape cultivation and increased agricultural exports.
He also called for expanding poultry, pig, goat and cattle farming, dairy production and cotton-based industries, while promoting agro-based manufacturing, local food sufficiency and rural employment. He urged officials to prepare for possible drought and high temperatures caused by climate change and El Niño by ensuring adequate water supplies and managing water resources effectively.
The Union minister then inspected a livestock farm in Pyawbwe Township raising 70,000 layers and 103 dairy cattle, and fertilizer production, snack manufacturing and cotton ginning businesses. They also examined irrigation facilities, a monsoon paddy seed production demonstration plot, grape plantations, a grape wine production business and cotton farms.
During the visits, the Union minister emphasized improving product quality and production standards, expanding domestic and export markets, strengthening market links for farmers and ensuring sufficient water for agriculture and livestock farming. He also inspected water storage conditions at Kyinikan Reservoir and visited a cattle farm in Setol village. — MNA/KTZH
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