The Guyana Rice Development Board (GRDB) yesterday unveiled its high-yielding rice variety GRDB 18, at Sebastian’s Farm, Nooten Zuil, East Coast Demerara.
With this new variety, the GRDB promised, farmers will see enhanced productivity and sustainability. However, with the introduction of this innovative strain comes an urgent call to action regarding pest management, particularly the control of paddy bugs during critical growth stages.
Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha who officially unveiled GRDB 18, said, “This new high-yielding variety is the third variety launched in less than four years and represents the government’s commitment to research and innovation to boost the rice industry.”
