Back T. Than1 and H. Tin2
Myanmar Agriculture Service, Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation, Union
of Myanmar1and
Central Agriculture Research Institute, Myanmar Agriculture Service, Ministry
of Agriculture and Irrigation
Union of Myanmar2
Abstract
Since 1993 - 94 after introducing EM technology in Myanmar, despite inconsistent
rice yield increases due to EM application at the very beginning of the
EM utilization program, relatively farmer's acceptance and apparent rice
yield improvements have been achieved in many rice growing areas. Utilizations
of EM technology in terms of using EM solutions as direct spraying, of
inoculating EM in Bokashi making and in preparation of Quick Super Bokashi
was actively implemented throughout the country by the selfless organization
and coordination of regional authorized personnel, and energetic effort
of EM technicians. Technology transfer of EM will proceed through the strong
participation and close supervision of MAS officials along with the conviction
of farmers on EM technology. More effort on utilization and dissemination
of EM technology will be exercised with momentum in future for the sake
of establishing environment friendly practices, saving fertilizer cost
and of sustaining crops productivity.