Building Expertise in Hybrid Rice Technology

Dr. Sabri Ali, Dr. Faizah Metali, and Dr. Nicole Lim from the Environmental and Life Sciences Programme, Faculty of Science, UBD, completed the ‘Training Course on Hybrid Rice Senior Expert Consultants in Brunei Darussalam’. This 45-day course, held from 4 October to 5 December 2024, was organized by Yuan Longping High-Tech Agriculture Co., Ltd. (China) with support from the Ministry of Commerce, People’s Republic of China, and the Department of Agriculture and Agrifood, Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism.

The project focused on hybrid rice technology, including seed production, aiming to enhance Brunei’s rice production capabilities. Participants attended insightful lectures and hands-on practical sessions, gaining valuable knowledge to advance sustainable farming practices in the country.

The closing ceremony took place at Dewan Setia Pahlawan, Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism, graced by Yang Mulia Hajah Tutiaty binti Haji Abdul Wahab, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism, as Guest of Honor. Also present were His Excellency Dr. Xiao Jianguo, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Brunei Darussalam, senior officials, and course participants.