Not only summer paddy but Ngwechi-6 long staple cotton is thriving in Pale Township with the advent of the irrigation facility. Farmers in Pale Township had to grow only monsoon paddy in the past. At present, they are able to grow summer paddy in addition to monsoon paddy and to engage extensively in double and mixed cropping. Meanwhile, their socioeconomic status has improved year by year as they are in a position to grow Ngwechi-6 long staple cotton.