BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Aug. 23 (Xinhua) -- Brunei's Agriculture and Agrifood Department has launched a one-year expert advisory program with technical assistance from China to strengthen the country's capacity in rice breeding and hybrid rice seed production, local media reported.
According to the Borneo Bulletin on Sunday, the program also supports efforts to establish a hybrid rice research center in Brunei and promote the adoption of hybrid rice technology in the country. The program runs from Aug. 18, 2026 to Aug. 17, 2027. ■