Fast-growing crops eradicated seasonal food crisis, unlocked year-round income for farmers Sukanta Halder Short-duration rice varieties have transformed livelihoods in northern
Rice cultivation is expanding across many coastal districts as farmers adapt to rising soil salinity with salt-tolerant varieties that are helping stabilise yields. Sohel Parvez
Faruk Hossain Bangladesh Rice Research Institute (BRRI) has established an innovative ‘rice garden’ in the agricultural fields of Dinajpur, transforming it into a practical
BSS GOPALGANJ, April 27, 2026 (BSS) – A newly introduced high-yielding Ufshi rice variety, BRRI-108, developed by the Bangladesh Rice Research Institute, is boosting
BRRI’s gene bank preserves biodiversity, enabling high-yield varieties, boosting production, and securing the country’s long-term food security. KN Deya Milon Sarker grows
Kishoreganj and Sunamganj, Bangladesh (202, 24, 25 November 2025) – Farmers in Bangladesh’s flood-prone haor (wetlands) region are testing new rice varieties designed to
By Amanda Lim A multi-institutional study conducted in Bangladesh finds pairing reduced nitrogen use with low-emission rice varieties can cut emissions without compromising yield.
The National Committee on Naming, Registration and Release of Crop Varieties, Livestock Breeds/Fisheries has granted approval to the National Cereals Research Institute (NCRI),
BSS DHAKA, April 23, 2025 (BSS) – The Entomology Division of the Bangladesh Rice Research Institute (BRRI) has achieved significant success in paddy production without using