BRRI launches breeder seed distribution for Boro season

GAZIPUR, Nov 10: The Genetic Resource and Seed (GRS) Division of the Bangladesh Rice Research Institute (BRRI) has launched its breeder seed distribution programme for the upcoming Boro 2026-27 season on Tuesday.

BRRI Director (Administration and Common Service) Dr Aminul Islam inaugurated the programme. The Chief Scientific Officer and Head of the GRS Division, Dr Mir Sharf Uddin Ahmed, chaired the function while 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 addressed the programme on the occasion. Principal Scientific Officer of the GRS Division Dr Ibne Syed Md Harunur Rashid moderated the event. Heads of the various divisions of BRRI and scientists of the GRS Division were also present on the occasion. 

The GRS Division has produced a total of 162 metric tons of breeder seed for the upcoming Boro season. Of this amount, 127 metric tons will be distributed among 704 seed dealers, including the Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation (BADC). BRRI has already supplied 38 metric tons of breeder seed to BADC. The remaining 89 metric tons will be distributed among 703 private-sector seed dealers. The recipient seed dealers will use these breeder seeds to produce foundation seed during the Boro season. 

BRRI’s breeder seed distribution programme will continue until November 18, 2026.