CULTIVATION of summer paddy covered 267,078 acres in Yangon Region, exceeding the target of 250,896 acres for this season. Summer paddy cultivation outperformed by 16,182 acres against those sowing acres recorded last year.
A total of 267,078 acres of summer paddy were cultivated in Yangon Region, and 113,715 of them have been harvested as of the third week of April, according to the Department of Agriculture in Yangon Region.
The remaining acres of 153,363 are being harvested.
The average paddy yield this summer is 93.47 per cent per acre. The department provided 8,000 drum seeders in the respective townships to establish systematic agriculture and promote uniform crop growth. In 2024, 85,726 acres were sown under the seeder system. The effective sowing under the seeder system reached 106,005 acres in 2025.
Although there was light rainfall in certain areas in the region starting from the pre-Thingyan Festival, it did not have an impact on the summer paddy harvest.
Moreover, the department is assisting the farmers in ploughing and cultivating flax plants as green manure to enrich the soil, treat farmland and improve soil health and fertility.
The summer paddy fields can be found in eight districts of the region, including Twantay District, with 91,197 acres of summer paddy. — Nyein Thu (MNA)/EM

Source: The Global New Light of Myanmar

Phaungpyin April 21
According to records from the Mawlaik District Department of Agriculture, a total of 5,411 acres of maize and sweet corn have been harvested in Phaungpyin Township, Sagaing Region.
During the winter cropping season in Phaungpyin Township, 5,411 acres of maize and sweet corn were cultivated. Harvesting began in January this year, and as of now, all acres have been fully harvested. The yields recorded are 800 acres of maize, producing 48.82 baskets per acre, and 4,611 acres of sweet corn, producing over 19,000 cobs per acre.
"The winter cropping season in Phaungpyin Township allowed us to cultivate a total of 5,411 acres of maize and sweet corn. Currently, all these fields have been fully harvested. To ensure successful maize production, we have provided educational programmess and preventive measures against pests and diseases," said Daw Kywe Kywe Hlaing, the head of the Mawlaik District Agriculture Department.
The Township Agriculture Department has conducted training sessions, field demonstrations, and awareness programs on pest control for farmers cultivating grain maize and sweet corn in Phaungpyin Township. These programs include early prevention of the pests, integrated pest management techniques, and the proper use of pesticides for crops such as sesame, ginger, and chili.
In terms of yield and expenses, grain maize production in Phaungpyin Township yields over 50 baskets per acre, with a cultivation cost of around K500,000 per acre.
Meanwhile, sweet corn production yields approximately 15,000 cobs per acre, with a cultivation cost exceeding K500,000 per acre. 

Source: Yadanar Bon Newspaper

Kyaiklat April 21
Daw Khin Khin Win, a seafood wholesale business owner from Kyaiklat Township, stated that a total of 75,000 viss of Gutum fish was transported and sold to the Yangon market from Kyaiklat Township of Ayeyawady Region during February.
In comparison, only 50,000 viss of Gutum fish were transported and sold to the Yangon market in January. However, the export volume increased to 75,000 viss due to strong demand in Yangon in February.
"We are exporting Gutum fish from Kyaiklat Township to Yangon and other regions. In February, we managed to sell up to 75,000 viss.
Currently, the demand for locally sourced Gutum fish is high in the Yangon market. Prices depend on freshness, of course. With sales improving, both traders and workers are benefiting," said Daw Khin Khin Win.
Due to the steady demand for fish, including Gutum fish, and other aquatic products from Kyaiklat Township in the Yangon market, businesses such as truck rental services, fishermen, and labourers involved in transportation and handling are also experiencing stable job opportunities.

Source: Yadanar Bon Newspaper

In Aungban Township, the vegetable online trade has paused temporarily due to the highway being destroyed by the quake, however, the local offline market has run as usual.
“Aungban quite suffered during the quake. The online trade has paused though, the local offline trade including the Aungban market has continued operating regularly because people need basic foods daily,” said Ma Nyo Lae Yi, vegetables and fruits trader in Aungban Township.
The Mandalay earthquake struck on 28 March and left much damage in Aungban and many buildings including the Aungban Hotel collapsed, with fatalities.
Taunggyi was also affected by the quake but vegetables and fruits are still able to be transported to other townships. — Thit Taw/ZS

Source: Global New Light of Myanmar

THE Agriculture Department notified growers to ensure the precise application of water for pre-monsoon long-staple cotton cultivation to meet production targets.
The notification of the department stated to irrigate immediately when the leaves turn to darker green colour, irrigate when the leaves of 25 plants among 100 are withered at noon (12-2 pm), and irrigate when the soil seems moist yet dry. While growing monsoon or pre-monsoon long-staple cotton, growers had better irrigate one time after sowing, once when the flower blossoms and at least three more times during the flowering phase (75- 120 days). They also need to regulate irrigation according to soil type and prevailing weather conditions. Drip irrigation every 10 to 15 days is best for sandy soil.
Moreover, the department informed them of adequate irrigation into the two-foot depth of cultivation land, use of drip irrigation, avoiding excess application of water, irrigation for six to 12 hours, and having drainage for efficient agriculture operation. — NN/KK

Source: The Global New Light of Myanmar

Mawlayinegyun March 23
Local merchants sold 750,000 pieces of tender coconut from Mawlamyinegyun Township of Ayeyawady Region to Yangon market in February, said Daw Cho Cho, the owner of coconut trading wholesale centre in Mawlamyinegyun Township.
They supplied 500,000 pieces of tender coconut to Yangon market in January but 750,000 in February. Tender coconut fetches K98,000 per 100 pieces.
Daw Co Cho said: “We send domestic products from Mawlamyinegyun Township to Yangon market only. In January, Yangon market offered a large demand to purchase coconuts to us. So, we sent 750,000 pieces of coconut to the market. Thanks to high demand of coconut, local farmers can earn incomes.”
Currently, merchants as well as local farmers in addition to any others in production chain of coconut are convenient in their relevant livelihoods. Kyaw Kyaw Lin

Source: Yadanarbon Newspaper

KYAIKLAT March 23
Daw Win Win Thu, a fishery product trader from Kyaiklat Township of Ayeyawady Region, stated that in January 2024, only 45,000 viss of freshwater crabs were shipped to the Yangon market. However, from January 1 to 31, 2025, this figure increased to 58,000 viss. These crabs were purchased by buyers in the Yangon market.
“Kyaiklat Township sells fishery products, including crabs, to the Yangon market. Over the past month, we have been able to supply up to 58,000 viss of freshwater crabs to Yangon.
These crabs are caught from freshwater fields before being sent to the market. Currently, Yangon buyers are actively purchasing the fishery products being shipped from here. The rising demand for crabs in both domestic and international markets has led to increased trade activity. With strong demand, fishery business owners have been able to expand their operations,” said Daw Win Win Thu.
Additionally, it was reported that seafood, including crabs from Kyaiklat Township, continues to be sold in Yangon. The market price for 10 viss of freshwater crabs has reached up to Ks-105,000. Due to the strong demand, fishermen, traders, and freight transport operators have all benefited from increased business opportunities. SMK

Source: Yadanarbon Newspaper

ELECTRIC vehicles including the Chinese-made Geely Geometry E, have arrived at Yangon Port. Premier Automotive Limited imported these vehicles with the approval of the National Electric Vehicle and Related Industry Development Committee. They have been cleared for release yesterday according to the standard procedures. — MNA/KZL

Source: The Global New Light of Myanmar

Pyapon March 20
Daw Moe Myint, a seafood trading business owner in Pyapon Township, Ayeyawady Region, stated that up to 77,000 viss of Platu
fish were sold to the Yangon market in February.
Platu fish, naturally caught in Pyapon Township, continue to be supplied to the Yangon market. In January, only 55,000 viss of Platu fish were sold, compared to 77,000 viss in February.
“In the past month alone, there has been significant demand for Platu fish in the domestic market. Compared to previous months, we have been able to export and sell larger quantities. In addition to prawns and crabs, Platu fish are being transported and sold. Pyapon Township primarily exports Platu fish to the Yangon market.
With increased trade activity, fishermen and traders are experiencing better job opportunities,” said Daw Moe Myint.
Platu fish sold from Pyapon Township to the Yangon market fetched K17,500 per viss. Seafood traders not only deal in Platu fish but also purchase various types of fish, prawns, and crabs, which are properly processed, processed, and packaged before being exported and sold in Yangon. 

Kyaw Kyaw Lin

Source: Yadanarbon Newspaper

AMONG Dawei’s fishery products, dried Calta (Cyprinidae) which is meaty and cheap has been traded well.
“All Dawei’s fishery products are marketable including Rohu and tuna. But, among them, Calta or Indian carpe is the best-seller because it is meaty fish and price is cheap. Its price has been steady at around K10,000 per viss. This year, Rohu trade has also increased,” said an official from the Shwe Phyo Dawei-produced fishery products trading in Dawei Township.
In December last year, among dried saltwater fish, being a cheap product, Calta sale mounted as most-consumed item. According to dried fish traders from Dawei Township, dried anchovy and dried mudfish were mainly exported to the central Myanmar and Thailand. — Thit Taw/ ZS

Source: The Global New Light of Myanmar