China-Myanmar firms launch high-quality KN hybrid corn seeds
Chinese firm Hubei Kannong Seed Company and Myanmar’s Myint Moe Naing Company launched three hybrid maize varieties for local production in Myanmar. The pest-resistant, high-yield seeds are designed for tropical conditions and can produce up to five tons per acre, aiming to boost domestic maize productivity.
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.
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Source : The GNLM
