Dinajpur: Wheat and Maize Research Institute in Dinajpur today organised a day-long workshop on wheat variety development and expansion through speed breeding method. This event aimed to promote innovative agricultural practices to enhance wheat yield in the region.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the workshop titled “Super-fast wheat variety development and expansion through speed breeding method” was held at Nashipur Wheat and Maize Research Institute in Sadar upazila from 11 am to 3:30 pm. It was funded by the Super-fast wheat variety development and expansion programme in Bangladesh. The Additional Secretary of the Research Sub-Division of the Ministry of Agriculture, Md. Abu Zubair Hossain Bablu, attended the event as the chief guest.
In his address, Bablu emphasized the importance of promoting wheat cultivation as a viable crop option for farmers across the country, utilizing the newly invented speed breeding method developed by the Dinajpur Wheat and Maize Research Institute. He highlighted the potential for increased wheat yield through this innovative method and urged stakeholders to encourage farmers to adopt this approach.
The workshop was presided over by Dr. Salahuddin Ahmed, Director General of the Bangladesh Wheat and Maize Research Institute, Dinajpur. Dr. Abdul Hakim, Director of the Programme for Development and Expansion of Ultra-Fast Wheat Varieties through Speed Breeding Method in Bangladesh, presented a paper showcasing the success of the newly developed wheat varieties.
Dr. Md. Mahfuz Razzak, Director of Planning, Training and Technology Transfer at BWMRI, was also present at the workshop. Participants included scientists, officials, employees from various agricultural and research institutions, and 30 farmers. Before the workshop commenced, the chief guest and other attendees toured the institution’s seed storage facilities, scientific equipment, and sampled various food products made in Dinajpur.