Russia-Myanmar joint venture to establish foliar fertilizer plant in Nay Pyi Taw
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Hsu/Pearl (NP News) – Jan 1
U Myo Aung, Director-General of the Ministry of Cooperatives and Rural Development, told The Statesman that a Russia-Myanmar foliar fertilizer plant is expected to be operational within 12 months. The facility will specialize in liquid fertilizers produced via Russian technical expertise.
Construction of the Russia-Myanmar natural foliar fertilizer plant has commenced in Zabu Thiri Township, Nay Pyi Taw. Developers aim to complete the project within six to twelve months, depending on the timely delivery of machinery and building materials.
"If we have all the necessary construction materials and machinery, implementation will proceed swiftly. The relevant MIC permit has already been granted. Once the foundation is laid, we will proceed step by step. We have been discussing this for a long time, and it will be completed within six to twelve months," Director-General U Myo Aung told The Statesman.
By combining Russian technical expertise and raw materials with local inputs like chicken manure, the facility will produce liquid organic fertilizer. Its primary focus will be supporting the cultivation of paddy, oilseeds, and designated industrial crops.
Currently, it will produce liquid foliar fertilizer according to raw material supply and usage requirements. Future phases of the project include expanding production to support additional crop types.
"For now, there will be fertilizers for sunflower, paddy, sesame, and others—mainly oil crops and paddy, plus planned crops like winter peanuts. Sample products were tested and found to be boosting yields with minimal harm to crops and the environment. We will produce them by category, gradually scaling up based on demand and raw material availability," he continued.
Upon completion, the plant is expected to generate significant local employment opportunities and provide farmers with more affordable fertilizer options. By serving as a domestic substitute for imports, the facility will substantially reduce national expenditure on imported fertilizer, ultimately benefiting consumers.
The construction of the plant is a joint venture between Russia’s RUMA Organic company and Myanmar’s Aung Than Hteik Agriculture Development company. This partnership aims to bolster the nation’s agricultural sector while strengthening international cooperation.