Construction of foliar spray factory projected to finish by Russia in Naypyidaw within a year
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Khit/Cherry (NP News) - Nov 28
The Permanent Secretary from the Ministry of Cooperative and Rural Development, U Khant Zaw, told The NP News that plans are underway to implement foliar spray production in Naypyidaw within a year, with possible subsequent implementation in Mandalay, Ayeyarwady, and Bago regions.
On September 4, a Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) on foliar spray production was signed following the participation of the Myanmar delegation, led by State Administration Council Member, Deputy Prime Minister, and Union Minister for Transport and Communications General Mya Tun Oo, at the 9th Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, Russia.
"The agreement at the bilateral level has already been finalized, so we can say that part is complete. This is an investment project. Since the factory is planned to be established in Naypyidaw, the process of submitting it to the commission is currently underway. Meanwhile, even though the factory isn’t completed yet, they are importing natural insecticide and conducting trials," said U Khant Zaw.
The factory for producing natural foliar spray will be constructed within the Naypyidaw municipal area, located along the Pyinmana-Taungnyo Road in the Naypyidaw Council Territory, he added.
"The initial construction will be on a small scale. Once it is established in Naypyidaw, the long-term plan includes expanding to Mandalay Region, Ayeyarwady Region, and Bago Region, among others. The factory hasn’t been built yet. After the investment matters are confirmed, further steps will proceed. Once construction begins, it won’t take long. I believe the factory will be completed within a year or just over a year from the start of construction," said U Khant Zaw.
The factory is being established with the aim of increasing the use of natural fertilizers in Myanmar, where their usage remains low, and to reduce the use of chemical fertilizers by 30%, encouraging a shift toward greater reliance on natural fertilizers, it stated.
"What farmers need is high-quality and pure seeds along with inputs because without using inputs, yields cannot be increased. If yields don’t increase, there won’t be any income. Therefore, our approach is to help increase yields. When it comes to inputs like natural boosters or natural fertilizers, they are more affordable compared to chemical fertilizers. Moreover, since they are natural fertilizers, they conserve water, improve soil quality, and result in better crop yields. These are the benefits farmers will gain," it stated.
Additionally, U Khant Zaw suggested that Myanmar, being an agriculture-based country, aims to encourage both domestic and international entrepreneurs to invest in this sector.