HUBEI Kannong Seed Compa­ny, based in China, and Myint Moe Naing Company in My­anmar jointly launched three hybrid maize varieties – namely Kannong maize (KN-008), (KN- 8), and (KN-909) – which will be produced locally. The event was held at the Grand Amara Hotel (Jade Villa) in Dekkhinathiri Township, Nay Pyi Taw, on 5 May.

“This event aims to pro­mote the production of maize seeds by Hubei Kannong Seed Company, based in China and our company in Myanmar for distribution to farmers. The maize seeds we will jointly produce are suitable for My­anmar’s tropical climate and resistant to pests. Kannong maize varieties (KN-008), (KN- 8), and (KN-909) are high-yield­ing. These seeds will be pro­duced locally. We will produce, register, and distribute them to farmers,” said an official from Myint Moe Naing Company.

The maize varieties are suitable for Myanmar’s climate, resistant to pests, and capable of yielding up to five tons per acre.

Subsequently, the General Secretary of the Federation of Danu Ethnic Affairs (Central) signed an MOU with the Gener­al Manager of Hubei Kannong Seed Company, while the Chair­man of the Hilly and Plain Re­gions Development and Prod­uct Marketing Committee also signed a separate MOU with him. — ASH/TH