Farmers to cultivate more than 23,000 acres of maize and sweet corns in Kalay Township this monsoon

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Kalay June 2
Statistics of Kalay Township Agriculture Department stated that local farmers will grow more than 23,000 acres of maize and sweet corns in coming monsoon in Kalay Township of Sagaing Region. For the 2025–2026 monsoon cropping season, it has been planned to cultivate a total of 23,282 acres of crops in Kalay Township — 17,254 acres of maize and 6,028 acres of sweet corn. Cultivation will take place from June to December this year.
“Kalay Township has planned to cultivate over 23,000 acres of maize and sweet corn during this year’s monsoon cropping season. We will work to ensure that the targeted acreage is fully cultivated. In order to ensure successful crop yields, we will also provide agricultural knowledge and educate farmers on pest and disease prevention,” said Daw Marn Awe, Head of the Kalay Township Department of Agriculture.
This year, the Kalay Township Department of Agriculture will support maize and sweet corn farmers through training sessions, field demonstrations, preventive measures against stem borers, and integrated pest management systems. Farmers will also receive knowledge about the use of neembased pesticides and natural remedies like ginger and chili, as well as general agricultural best practices.
In Kalay Township, maize cultivation yields over 50 baskets per acre, with an estimated production cost of around K500,000 per acre.
For sweet corn, each acre can yield about 15,000 ears of corn, with the cost of cultivation exceeding K500,000 per acre.

Source: Yadanar Bon Newspaper

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