Bandar Seri Begawan: The country is introducing a new padi variety, capable of yielding five to seven metric tonnes per hectare per season, said Haji Abdul Manaf Metussin, minister of primary resources and tourism, at the legislative council.
According to Nam News Network, measures include improving soil fertility through organic fertilisers, enhancing irrigation systems, upgrading post-harvest methods, and supplying farmers with modern equipment. The ministry is also strengthening farmers skills through the Rice Farmer School programme.