Field workshop on high quality pure rice variety Dong A1, TBR 225

Attending the event were representatives of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, leaders of 15 districts and towns. On the side of the seed production unit, there was Mr. Tran Manh Bao - General Director of Thai Binh Seed Corporation.

Mr. Tran Manh Bao - General Director of Thai Binh Seed Corporation spoke at the conference. Photo: Van Truong

According to the report of Thai Binh Seed Corporation, Dong A1 and TBR 225 are valuable rice varieties with better tillering ability than Huong Thom 1 variety. Specifically, TBR 225 variety has the number of flowers/m²higher than Huong Thom 1 variety is 30 flowers/m², Dong A1 variety is taller than 65 flowers/m².

Delegates visited the high-quality purebred Dong A1 and TBR 225 fields in Hoa Thanh commune (Yen Thanh). Photo: Van Truong

For Dong A1 variety, the growing period is short, it is resistant to cold, and the flower length is 3 - 5 cm longer than Huong Thom 1 variety. Both Dong A1 and TBR 225 varieties have a yield of 75 - 81 quintals/ha, higher than Huong Thom 1 variety which is 6.7 - 12 quintals/ha.

Through monitoring and testing, experts assessed: Both Dong A1 and TBR 225 varieties have a short growing period, suitable for planting in the province, have the ability to grow strongly, the variety has good tillering ability, good lodging resistance. The rice grains are clear and beautiful, the rice has a characteristic aroma, soft, rich and very delicious.

Speaking at the workshop, Mr. Tran Manh Bao - General Director of Thai Binh Seed Corporation affirmed: To increase the economic value of rice per unit area, the Company will coordinate with districts and agricultural production cooperatives to develop the above two varieties in a sustainable manner. The Company will expand consumption and production linkage with farmers, at the same time supply seeds, technical materials, inputs, and product consumption to help Nghe An farmers increase their income.

Speaking at the workshop, Mr. Nguyen Van Lap - Deputy Director of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development said: The good development of the two varieties Dong A1 and TBR 225 in Yen Thanh is the basis for farmers to have the opportunity to absorb technical advances in rice varieties and have more new choices.

Propose that Thai Binh Seed Corporation continue to improve the quality of TBR-225 rice seeds (which have been recognized as varieties) and coordinate with localities for production in the following seasons.

Dong A-1 rice variety is a short-term, high-quality variety, suitable for planting in late spring and early season rice, with high yield potential. However, this is a new rice variety, so it is recommended that Thai Binh Seed Corporation continue to test production in different fields to have the best recommendations for farmers.

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