ChaungU Township plansts more than 3,000 acres of vegetables

ChaungU December 10
Local farmers have grown more than 3,000 acres of croplands under vegetables in ChaungU Township of Sagaing Region, according to the township Agriculture Department.
During the 2025–2026 winter crop season, ChaungU Township plans to cultivate 7,120 acres of vegetables, and as of today, 3,571 acres have already been planted since cultivation began in October this year.
“This year, ChaungU Township plans to grow more than 7,000 acres of vegetables during the winter crop season. As of today, more than 3,000 acres have been cultivated. The crops include mustard greens, long beans, coriander, Chinese cabbage, potatoes, cauliflower, eggplants and ridge gourd. We are providing farmers with technical support to ensure all vegetables are grown under the GAP system. We are also giving guidance to help farmers minimize chemical residues and cultivate in a way that meets health standards,” said U Tint Swe, head of the ChaungU Township Agriculture Department.
This year, the township agriculture department is providing farmers with GAP-based training, technical support to ensure harvested vegetables meet health standards, and assistance to help expand vegetable cultivation.
ChaungU Township grows various seasonal vegetables every year, and these crops have been successful and have brought income to households. The township agriculture department is also educating farmers on proper cultivation methods, pest prevention, the use of natural fertilizers, and the preparation and use of natural pesticides and repellents.

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