China and Brunei strengthen cooperation in hybrid rice agricultural science and technology
The launch ceremony of the China-Brunei Hybrid Rice Senior Expert Consultant Project was held in Bandar Seri Begawan, the capital of Brunei, on Monday. The Chinese expert team will further strengthen cooperation with Brunei in hybrid rice agricultural science and technology through a series of activities such as technical teaching and exchanges.
After the launch of the project, Chinese experts from Yuan Longping Agricultural High-tech Co., LTD., Hunan Hybrid Rice Research Center, Hunan Agricultural University and other units will conduct in-depth training and technical exchanges with Brunei on hybrid rice breeding and cultivation, disease and pest control, soil improvement, rice fertilization.
Tutiati, Permanent Secretary of Brunei's Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism, said that the knowledge and experience of Chinese experts are extremely valuable for Brunei to enhance the development level of hybrid rice, and officials from the Brunei government's agricultural department, representatives of higher research institutions and agricultural professionals with rich practical experience will participate in the training and exchange.