Given the erratic pattern of rainfall and flooding in recent times, development of short-duration crops holds one of the keys to future food security in Bangladesh. Scientists of Bangladesh Institute of Nuclear Agriculture (BINA) have done a commendable job in this respect as their new invention, BINA Dhan 16 – a short-duration rice variety developed using nuclear technology – has passed a successful trial in two low-lying sourthern districts this Aman season. The variety was put to the trial in 75 plots in Gopalganj and Faridpur districts. Farmers who took part in the trial with their land and labour had exceptionally high average yield – 5.97 tons a hectare, according to officials of BINA’s Gopalganj sub-station. “The grains are smaller in size and the cooked rice tastes good,” said Monjur.

Source: Dhaka Tribune October 20, 2017 17:03 UTC