New padi variety boosts yields


More rice, fewer problems: Muhamad Rafirdaus (left) and Nazri holding the MR333 variety of padi. — ZHAFARAN NASIB/The Star

KEPALA BATAS: The new padi variety MR333 has been developed specially for granary areas with a potential yield of up to 9.96 tonnes per ha, said Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu.

The Agriculture and Food Security Minister said it is in line with the objectives of the National Rice Industry Reform Plan.

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