High-quality, safe and high-yielding rice varieties for the 2026 spring crop of ThaiBinh Seed Group

Pioneering brand associated with "golden pearls"

At Da Phuc Cooperative (An Chau Commune, Nghe An Province), 50 hectares of TBR97 rice variety of ThaiBinh Seed Group Joint Stock Company have been harvested, bringing excitement to farmers. The yield is 3.5 - 3.7 quintals/sao, the rice is clear white, sticky and delicious. Ms. Cao Thi Lanh, a cooperative member, said: "My family has been growing this variety for 2 years. I see that the rice blooms quickly, the flowers are long and big, the grains are firm, the rice is bright and the yield is superior to other varieties, so I am very confident."

Mr. Hoang Vuong - Director of Da Phuc Cooperative shared: "The Cooperative has put TBR97 into mass production for 3 consecutive crops. This rice variety grows well, the plants are strong, resistant to leaf blight and leaf rollers, and the rice quality is delicious and sticky. While other varieties in the summer-autumn crop only reach a maximum of 3 quintals/sao, TBR97 reaches 3.7 quintals/sao."

Thanks to its short growing period, more than 500 hectares of TBR97 rice in Minh Chau commune have been harvested, avoiding the recent storm. The rice variety not only has high yield but is also purchased by traders right in the field at a price of 8,000 VND/kg (dry rice). Mr. Dao Xuan Tu - Head of Minh Chau Cooperative said: "The summer-autumn crop had harsh weather, drought and floods, but TBR97 still tillered well, the plants were strong, resistant to lodging, had few pests and diseases, and required less care, helping to reduce costs and increase income for farmers."

ThaiBinh Seed was established in 1972 and has become a leading enterprise in the field of research, production and trading of plant varieties. Accompanying farmers and the Vietnamese agricultural sector, the group has built a solid trust through dozens of high-yield rice varieties, delicious rice quality, good resistance to pests and diseases and adaptation to climate change.

The brand's stature is not only reflected in dominating the domestic market but also reaching out to many Asian countries, contributing to raising the value of Vietnamese rice in the international market.

In the trend of developing green, safe, and environmentally friendly agriculture, ThaiBinh Seed pays more attention to selecting and creating rice varieties that meet three criteria: high yield, superior rice quality, and safety for consumers. This orientation has helped the group launch the main variety set for the 2026 spring crop, which is expected to create a bumper crop.

Key rice varieties for spring crop 2026

TBR225 – National quality rice variety: TBR225 has been a popular choice for farmers across the country for many years, thanks to its outstanding advantages: Average growing period (125-130 days in the spring crop), stable yield, clear rice, soft rice, sweet taste and light aroma. This is a rice variety that has been put into large-scale production by localities many times, is contracted by businesses and has strong consumption in the market. In the 2026 spring crop, TBR225 continues to play an important role thanks to its wide adaptability, good resistance to pests and diseases, suitable for the trend of large-scale commodity production and meeting the demand for quality rice.

Thai Xuyen 111 -super cold-resistant rice variety, outstanding yield:

This rice variety has the ability to grow strongly, tiller strongly, regenerate well, has large and long panicles, many grains, and a high yield of 9-10 tons/ha. The clear rice grains, sticky and rich rice help Thai Xuyen 111 meet the needs of high-quality production and consumption at the same time.

TBR97 – Special fragrant rice variety
Current consumption trends do not only stop at delicious rice but also require rice grains to have a distinctive, distinctive flavor. TBR97 is a fragrant rice variety researched and developed by ThaiBinh Seed, with a natural aroma, soft rice, mild sweetness, and is very popular in the high-end rice segment. TBR97's yield reaches 60-65 quintals/ha, suitable for building a local specialty rice brand, serving both the domestic market and exporting to demanding countries.

TBR-1 - National Rice Variety 2006

This is a purebred rice variety selected and created by ThaiBinh Seed Corporation, recognized as a national variety in 2006. Growth period in the North: Spring crop 125 - 135 days, Summer crop 105 - 110 days; South Central and Central Highlands: Winter-spring crop 110 - 115 days, Summer-autumn crop 100 - 105 days. Average yield is 70 - 75 quintals/ha, good intensive cultivation reaches 80 - 90 quintals/ha.

BC15 - Traditional rice variety, sustainable quality

Over the years, BC15 has always held a special position thanks to its stability and wide adaptability. The outstanding advantage is the blast resistance gene, which helps farmers feel secure against common diseases. The yield of 8.5 - 9 tons/ha, high milling rate, clear grains, soft rice and rich flavor have helped BC15 become a long-term rice variety in many key production areas.

There is also the TBR89 variety.,TBR89 is a new rice variety that is encouraged for production in many localities. It has outstanding advantages in terms of yield, reaching over 70 tons/ha, even 75-80 tons/ha in some places under good intensive farming conditions. The rice plants are strong, the panicles are long, the grains are full, the rice is clear and white, the rice is sticky and retains its delicious taste when cooled. In particular, TBR89 meets the requirements of processing and exporting enterprises, becoming a promising choice for the spring crop of 2026.

Confidence for the 2026 spring crop

In 2026, the agricultural picture is forecasted to have many challenges: complex climate change, the risk of pests and diseases outbreaks, the requirement to reduce fertilizers and pesticides, along with safe rice standards for both domestic consumption and export. ThaiBinh Seed's rice variety has partly solved those requirements:

First, high and stable productivity helps farmers feel secure in production, limiting risks.

Monday, delicious rice quality, plump, clear grains, sticky rice to meet the increasingly demanding market tastes.

Tuesday, good resistance to pests and diseases helps reduce the amount of pesticides, thereby ensuring food safety and environmental friendliness.

In addition, ThaiBinh Seed also focuses on linking seed production with product consumption. Many localities have signed contracts to link production and consumption of commercial rice with the participation of processing enterprises, helping to form a closed value chain, increasing farmers' income.

Production practices in previous years have demonstrated the strong vitality of ThaiBinh Seed rice varieties. In many provinces of the Red River Delta, North Central Coast and some localities in the Central and Central Highlands, this variety has always been in the main group. In the spring crop of 2026, with careful preparation, the companionship of cooperatives and enterprises, and the support of the agricultural sector, ThaiBinh Seed's variety will certainly continue to affirm its value.