Brunei planted 10 rice varieties in Vietnam

Since September 2013, Brunei has tested 10 Vietnamese rice varieties in Wasan region.

This trial will focus on testing the productivity and extent of compliance with the local soil conditions of these rice varieties.

The Minister of Industry and Main Resources (MIPR) of Brunei said this is part of the Memorandum of Understanding between the two countries signed in May 5/2013.

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According to the official, 10 rice varieties are being grown on two acres of land and studies will focus on developing rice varieties that the Government of Vietnam has chosen to suit the acidic land of Brunei.

According to a press release from the Department of Agriculture and Food Products under MIPR, based on the feasibility study, rice varieties selected at this workshop will be widely planted on a large scale in the next season in four districts. Wasan area to assess the suitability of rice varieties in rainy areas.

The department also expressed hope that the results from these studies will contribute to the increase of domestic rice production in order to achieve rice self-sufficiency goals, enhance the country's food security.

In the Memorandum of Understanding in May, Brunei and Vietnam will strengthen cooperation in the areas of agricultural and fisheries production, development of halal food initiatives and exchange of plant and animal gene sources. object.

Besides, the two countries have agreed to cooperate on preservation and processing technology of agricultural and aquatic products, trade in agriculture and aquatic resources and raw material products, as well as development investment. agriculture.