Govt approves sisal cultivation on idle land

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THE Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation stated that the government will grant a permit to use vacant, fallow and virgin land for sisal production in line with the existing law.
Sisal, a tropical and sub-tropical plant, thrives in temperatures above 25 degrees Celsius, and this drought-resistant plant can be grown in dry regions. Sisal plants can reduce soil erosion, and they are resilient to natural disasters compared to other crops.
“The ministry will provide technical assistance as well as help fulfil seed requirements. Land permits will be granted under the Vacant, Fallow and Virgin Land Management Law. The ministry will coordinate with the Myanmar Investment Commission if they want to establish related factories on the land.
Sisal can grow best in Myanmar as it has arable land and a suitable climate. Therefore, we like to encourage sisal cultivation,” said an official from the ministry.
Value-added products from sisal fibre can generate greater profit than raw materials. Some entrepreneurs eye value-addition to sisal. Sisal fibre is mainly cultivated in Brazil, Tanzania, Mexico, Kenya and Madagascar. China is the world’s largest sisal importer and also the leading sisal manufacturer with value addition for exports. — ASH/KK

Source: The Global New Light of Myanmar

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