BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Aug. 23 (Xinhua) -- Brunei's Agriculture and Agrifood Department has launched a one-year expert advisory program with technical assistance from China to strengthen the country's capacity in rice breeding and hybrid rice seed production, local media reported.

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According to the Borneo Bulletin on Sunday, the program also supports efforts to establish a hybrid rice research center in Brunei and promote the adoption of hybrid rice technology in the country. The program runs from Aug. 18, 2026 to Aug. 17, 2027.