The Bangladesh Rice Research Institute (BRRI) has inaugurated its breeder seed distribution programme for the upcoming Boro 2026-27 season.
BRRI Director (Administration and Common Services) Dr Aminul Islam inaugurated the programme on Tuesday, said a press release.
Dr Mir Sharf Uddin Ahmed, chief scientific officer and head of BRRI’s Genetic Resource and Seed (GRS) Division, presided over the event.
Chief Scientific Officer and Head of the Farm Management Division Md Sirajul Islam and Chief Scientific Officer of the Plant Breeding Division and Agency Programme Director of the PARTNER Project Dr Md Abdul Kader also spoke at the event.
The GRS Division has produced 162 tonnes of breeder seed for the upcoming Boro season. Of these, 127 tonnes will be distributed among 704 seed dealers, including the Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation (BADC).
BRRI has already supplied 38 tonnes to BADC, while the remaining 89 tonnes will be distributed among 703 private-sector seed dealers.
The dealers will use the breeder seeds to produce foundation seeds during the Boro season. The distribution programme will continue until November 18.
