MAGWAY DIVISION – The revolutionary soldiers in Pakokku District are now farming rice in addition to vegetables to meet ration demands, stated Bomahtar Team, Battalion 19, Company 3 of Pakokku District People’s Defence Force (PDF).
Bomahtar Team was first established in February 2022 and has turned to farming as the donors who had previously contributed to the team are now facing difficulties, leading to a ration shortage.
Last year, the team planted seasonal vegetables such as roselle, water spinach, tomato, gourd, chili, and ladyfinger in around half an acre of fields.
This year, as the team faced more ration shortages, the vegetable fields were no longer enough, and the team also had to plant two acres of rice.
The three acres of farmland used by the team are said to have been provided free of charge by a local farmer.
Bomahtar Team, Battalion 19, Company 3 of Pakokku District PDF, was established in February 2022 and has been fighting against junta forces alongside allied teams. However, due to insufficient arms, the team has been mainly relying on improvised explosives to attack the junta troops.