Thegon, July 2

To help achieve local edible oil self-sufficiency and strengthen the oilseed production sector, farmers in Thegon Township, Bago Region, will cultivate 6,297 acres of sesame during the current rainy season.

Local farmers plan to grow 6,297 acres of sesame, an important oilseed crop, this rainy season. The varieties to be cultivated include Sinyadana-3, Sinyadana-14, and Magway black sesame. Rain-fed sesame cultivation began in June.

Successful sesame cultivation requires careful land preparation and proper crop management. Farmers use seed drills and row seeders for planting, while intercropping and the systematic application of herbicides help improve crop performance. The Township Agriculture Department is also providing technical assistance to farmers, including guidance on good agricultural practices and the balanced use of organic and chemical fertilizers during the crop's growth and pod-setting stages to help increase yields.—Ko Kyaw (Thegon)

Translated by JT